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Criminology Diploma
Criminology Diploma

Criminology Diploma

  • ID:NIC10004
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Be 18 years of age or older within the calendar year in which they are applying to study.

English requirements

  • To meet the English language requirement for academic programs, students must have completed:
  • BC English 12 or BC English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of C; or
  • Entrance through the NIC English Language program – obtaining a C+ in ESL 092 and ESL 095
  • Or one of the following:
    • Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5). Students who do not have a band score of IELTS 6.0 or higher in Reading and Writing will be required to take English 104.
    • TOEFL ibt 80 overall with no subsection less than 19
    • TOEFL 550 (Code 8538)
    • CAEL 60 and writing 60
    • PTE Academic 54 overall with no component less than 46; or
    • Equivalency as determined by North Island College Admissions Department

Course Information

Criminology involves the study of crime, criminal behaviour and responses to law-breaking. The principle elements of criminology are social science theory, institutional and systems impacts, and research methods that explore all aspects of crime, criminal behaviour and justice issues. The individual and social impact of crime will be a critical component of your research.

Your two-year Criminology diploma is the first step toward criminal justice related employment and/or further studies in criminology. The diploma program consists of 60 credits of university transferable coursework, completed on a full-time basis over two years (four academic semesters). Options for part-time study are also available.

Core 100-level courses include introductory topics in statistics, psychology, sociology, criminology, the criminal justice system and Canadian law and politics, giving you a well-rounded knowledge base. A variety of 200-level topics allow you to advance in your field of work, developing expertise in areas of criminal and deviant behaviour, criminal law, policing, corrections and more.

In addition, you are able to choose four elective courses among a host of university transfer subjects including anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, criminology, economics, English, equity and social justice, fine arts, First Nations studies, French, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish and women’s studies.

The diploma also provides an excellent foundation if you wish to pursue university studies in law. Students interested in transferring are encouraged to speak to an NIC educational advisor and the receiving institution advisor as well.

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CRM-101 Introduction to Criminology
CRM-131 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
CRM-135 Introduction to Canadian Law and 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-230 Sociological Explanations of Crime and Deviance

One of:
STA-115 Introduction to Statistics
or PSY-218 Data Analysis in Psychology
One of:
CRM-220 Research Methods in Criminology
or SOC-220 Introduction to Sociological Research Methods
One of:
CRM-241 Introduction to Corrections
CRM-251 Introduction to Policing
HIS-260 Historical Reactions to Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
One of:
ENG-115 Essay Writing and Critical Analysis
or ENG-116 Essay Writing and Indigenous Perspectives
One of:
ENG-122 Reading Literature
or ENG-127 Indigenous Literatures in Canada
One of:
PHI-100 Introductory Philosophy I: Knowledge and Reality
PHI-150 Critical Thinking

Plus:

12 credits (4 courses) electives chosen from any 100- or 200-level university transfer courses

Completion Requirements

*Effective 2021 FALL: Students must achieve an overall average grade of C (cumulative GPA of 2.0) calculated on all courses counting toward the Criminology diploma.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a graduate, you will possess employable skills in nearly every aspect of the justice system and will be well-prepared for career pathways and entry-level employment in law enforcement, the court systems and corrections.

You will qualify for a range of careers, including occupations in the criminal justice system, with Crown corporations and in the private sector. Career positions may include, but would not be limited to, correctional officer, court reporter, immigration officer, researcher, legal assistant, First Nations band officer, insurance adjuster, youth court worker, probation officer, police officer, crime analyst and much more.

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