Program Overview
What is Criminology?
Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system. Students approach the problems of crime from the perspectives of law, psychology, sociology, cultural studies, social services, political science, and history. Each view contributes to a greater understanding of crime in our society.
Why Study Criminology?
Criminology knowledge and understanding broadens our understanding of crime and its effects on society. It focuses on important issues of concern such as public safety and social justice, and it gives us the opportunity to explore essential questions about crime, criminals, and criminal justice:
- Why do people commit crime?
- What are the costs of crime?
- How does the criminal justice system operate?
- Is it fair and effective?
Program Options
The Criminology specialization program allows students to focus on criminal justice while earning a valuable education and employment credential. The program is designed for maximum transferability to a BA, Criminology degree program or to complete an Associate degree after 2 years at NWCC.
Complete Your Degree at Home
To complete a BA, Criminology degree, 3rd and 4th year courses can be taken online. This convenient way to get a BA means substantial savings in living and travel expenses.
Nursing and Social Service Worker Students
Nursing, Social Service Worker students, and those pursing other degree options, can take Criminology courses as electives. Contact an Educational Advisor for a course list.
Professional Development
Those who work in the criminal justice system or related organizations (e.g. drug/alcohol counseling, youth groups, mediation) find criminology courses useful and interesting career-building tools. Choose the criminology courses that are most appropriate for your occupation.
High School Students
Students registered in the Concurrent Credit Program (authorized by the BC Ministry of Education) can obtain credit toward both their high school diploma and a university degree at the same time.
Grade 12 high school students may enrol in the following Criminology course:
Criminology 103 - The Psychology of Crime and Deviance
Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm
Work Placements in Criminology/Criminal Justice
Students can now apply what they have learned in their criminology classes and obtain valuable work experience at a criminal justice (or related) agency at the same time. For further information see the Community, Crime, and Social Justice Certificate Program.
Course Descriptions
Visit the University Credit Courses section for a comprehensive list of all UC courses and the timetable for what is currently being offered.
*Information referenced from...Frequently Asked Questions about the Associate Degree; Retrieved August 10, 2006 from BC Transfer Guide.ca. Web site http://www.bctransferguide.ca/associate/faq.cfm |
