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Examine why crime is not committed in a vacuum, and how it relates to the police, courts, corrections, the juvenile system and various social and government agencies.

Our program explores and critically analyzes criminological and sociological theories of why people commit crimes. It also examines how societies define crime and who is considered a criminal. Our program approaches the study of crime from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on a rich tradition from criminology, sociology, philosophy, psychology and law. In addition to examining why crime is committed, you will be encouraged to think about crime, criminal justice and its administration in ways that are consistent with the principles of fairness, equity, peace, and justice.

You may pursue the comprehensive program or a specialization in:

Criminal Justice

Youth, Crime and Justice

Career opportunities:

Graduates will be skilled in taking leadership roles and more collaborative approaches within their own fields and within the related infrastructures of society.

You will be well prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities including:

Addictions/rehabilitation counsellor

Animal welfare investigator

Border services worker

Child/youth worker

Coast guard employee

Corporate security

Correctional office/case manager

Government researcher and policy analyst

Government sector employee

Human rights advocate/community activist

Not-for-profit worker/counsellor

Police officer

Policy analyst

Postal investigations employee

Probation/parole officer

Program evaluator

Public/outreach field worker

Researcher/research assistant

Social services worker

There are many other career opportunities available to Criminology and Justice graduates. Contact the Career's office to learn more about the many ways you can use this degree.

Criminology and Justice is also an excellent foundation for many graduate and post-graduate degrees, including:

Criminal Justice

Criminology

Law

Social Ecology

Social Work

Sociology

Victimology