Criminology Diploma

Gain a broad view of the justice system and crime thanks to a comprehensive curriculum that combines engaging research with correctional facility tours, mock trials and class discussions to reinforce core concepts. After graduating, choose from multiple career options or put your diploma credits towards a bachelor’s degree.

Admission Requirements

Course Requirements

CRM - 101 Introduction to Criminology
CRM - 131 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
CRM - 135 Introduction to Canadian Law & Legal Institutions
CRM - 230 Criminal Law
POL - 151 Law and Politics
PSY - 130 Introductory Psychology I
PSY - 131 Introductory Psychology II
PSY - 260 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology I
SOC - 220 Introduction to Sociological Research Methods
SOC - 230 Sociological Explanations of Crime & Deviance
One of the following:
ENG - 115 Essay Writing and Critical Analysis or
ENG - 116 Essay Writing & Indigenous Perspectives
One of the following:
ENG - 122 Reading Literature or
ENG - 127 Indigenous Literatures in Canada
One of the following:
PHI - 100 Introductory Philosophy: Knowledge & Reality or
PHI - 150 Critical Thinking
One of the following:
STA - 115 Introduction to Statistics or
PSY - 218 Intro to Data Analysis in Psychology
One of the following:
CRM - 241 Introduction to Corrections or
CRM - 251 Introduction to Policing or
HIS - 260 Historical Reactions to Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
Plus twelve credits (4 courses) chosen from any 100- or 200-level university transfer courses

Completion Requirements

Students must achieve an overall average grade of C (cumulative GPA of 2.0) calculated on all courses counting toward the Criminology diploma.