Qualify under one of four applicant categories:
High School: A graduate of a BC secondary school or an equivalent school system. (Note: Proof of June graduation must be received in order to be eligible for Fall admission. High school students graduating in August are eligible for Spring admission. High school students graduating in January are eligible for Summer admission.)
Transfer: An applicant who has successfully completed 24 or more undergraduate credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or greater. (Note: college/university transcripts from all institutions attended are required to be considered in this applicant category, regardless of whether you intend to transfer your credits to KPU.)
Mature: An applicant who will be 19 years of age or older on the first day of classes who is not a secondary school graduate. (Note: high school records/transcripts showing highest level of completion are required to be considered in this applicant category.)
Aboriginal: An Aboriginal applicant who wishes to be considered for admission by the Aboriginal Admissions Committee on an individual basis. (Note: a supplemental aboriginal applicant package is required to be considered in this applicant category.)
All applicants to undergraduate studies must satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways:
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12 , English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
Undergraduate Courses
Completion of 3 credits of undergraduate English (ENGL) with a minimum grade of C- from a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
Graduation from a baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma program, or successful completion of two years of study (60 credits) at the undergraduate level, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
KPU English Placement Test (EPT) with placement into ENGL 1100
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
While obtaining the benefits of study across several disciplines, students in this program concentrate on theories of crime, law, and the administration of justice in Canada. Students are immersed in a multidisciplinary approach to understanding crime in context, how different communities respond to crime in Canada, crime statistics, and different methods that can be used in researching crime and social control.
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Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, students are required to complete at least 60 credits, with a minimum of C in each course, and include the following courses.
CRIM 1100, Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 1101, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
CRIM 1107, Canadian Legal Systems
CRIM 1208, Methods of Research in Criminology
CRIM 1215, Interpersonal and Professional Development in Criminology
CRIM 2103, Quantitative Data Analysis I
CRIM 2330, Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
CRIM 2331, Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
CRIM 2341, Canadian Criminal Justice Administration
SOCI 1125, Introduction to Society: Processes and Structures
ANTH 1217, Forensic Anthropology
Select one of the following:
PHIL 1100, Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1110, Confronting Moral Issues: Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 1145, Critical Thinking
PHIL 1150, Introduction to Formal Logic
Select one course in the Humanities (as defined by the Associate of Arts degree framework)
Select one of the following: 1
PSYC 1100, Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes
PSYC 1200, Introduction to Psychology: Areas and Applications
Select one of the following:
CPSC 1100, Introduction to Computer Literacy
CPSC 1103, Principles of Program Structure and Design I
Select two of the following: 2
CRIM 1207, Introduction to Criminal Law
CRIM 2204, Criminal Justice and Psychology
CRIM 2205, Crime, Criminal Justice, and the Media
CRIM 2211, Introduction to Policing
CRIM 2214, Corrections: Theory and Practice
CRIM 2249, Youth Justice
Select three credits in second year arts, science, or other areas
Careers in Criminology and Justice
Concerns about public safety, crime prevention, and criminal and social justice contribute to a strong demand for people with a background in criminology. The unique community focus of Kwantlen Polytechnic University's criminology programs prepares students for a wide variety of careers in government and the private sector, including careers in traditional criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, and related community agencies.
Criminology prepares students for careers in the following areas:
Law enforcement:
Airport Security Officer
Border Patrol Officer
Child Protection Officer
Crime Scene Analyst
Human Rights Officer
Intelligence Officer
Investigator
Juvenile Court Officer
Law Enforcement Officer
Polygraph Technician
Surveillance Officer
Transit Police
Corrections:
Bail Supervision Officer
Correctional Officer
Parole Officer
Probation Officer
Program Developer
Community agencies:
Child and Youth Worker
Community Outreach Worker
Community Relations Consultant
Program Developer and Officer
Program Evaluator
Public Administrator
Restorative Justice Worker
Social Policy Researcher
Social Worker
Victim Services Provider
Government, Legal, and Other:
Court Clerk
Court Reporter
Instructor
Lawyer
Paralegal
Policy Analyst
Public Legal Education
OSHC: 603.9 ($) CAD per year
