Criminology Stream
Criminal Justice
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements for Criminal Justice, including regulations on first year and subject maximum and breadth requirements. Please refer to the Degree Requirement for further information.
Program Requirements:
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is available to students pursuing a Stream in Criminology, Corrections, Policing, or Legal Studies & Administration. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Honours) must achieve a minimum average of 70% in the program.
The Bachelor of Arts (Four-year) is available to students pursuing the Criminal Justice Studies Stream. Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (four-year) must achieve a minimum average of 60% in the program.
Students must complete 120 credits including the following required courses in the Criminal Justice program: |
CRJS 1087 |
Introduction to the Canadian Criminal Justice System |
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CRJS 1206 |
An Introduction to Canadian Law |
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SOCI 1016 |
Introduction to Sociology |
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PSYC 1106 |
Introduction to Psychology I |
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PSYC 1107 |
Introduction to Psychology II |
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CRJS 2086 |
Introduction to Criminological Theory |
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CRJS 3206 |
Canadian Criminal Law and Criminal Proceedings |
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CRJS 3436 |
Racialization and Politics of Judicial Typecasting |
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In addition to the required courses listed above, students in the Criminal Justice program must complete one of the following streams: Legal Studies and Administration; Corrections; Criminology; Criminal Justice Studies; or Policing.
Breadth Requirements and Electives:
Note:
** The block of 30 credits for the Corrections and Policing Streams are offered in collaboration with Canadore College and represent one academic year of study at the college.
It is recommended that students include ACAD 1601 in their first 30 Nipissing credits. ACAD 1601 will count towards three credits of the Humanities requirements.
Criminology Stream
Students completing the BA (Honours) Criminal Justice - Criminology Stream must achieve a minimum 70% average in the program.
Students must complete all of the following: |
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SOCI 2016 |
Classical Sociological Theory |
3 cr. |
SOCI 2126 |
Introduction to Sociological Research Methods |
3 cr. |
SOCI 2127 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
3 cr. |
CRJS 3086 |
Law and Society |
3 cr. |
CRJS 3087 |
Law and Society II |
3 cr. |
CRJS 3106 |
Forensic Psychology I |
3 cr. |
CRJS 3107 |
Forensic Psychology II |
3 cr. |
CRJS 4347 |
Applied Criminological Theory |
3 cr. |
CRJS 4466 |
Program and Policy Evaluation |
3 cr. |
CRJS 4467 |
Advanced Criminological Theories |
3 cr. |
CRJS 4937 |
Honours Seminar in Professional Development |
3 cr. |
*Criminology and Criminal Justice Stream electives list |
15 cr. |
Plus: |
Electives |
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36 cr. |
Group Requirements: