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Are you passionate about the field of criminal justice? Increase your knowledge of the structures and processes of the Canadian justice system with the Certificate in Criminal Justice. You'll learn about policing, corrections, psychology and more and prepare to enter justice-related occupations.
Further education
If you decide to pursue further education into a degree program at Douglas or a university, the majority of courses are transferable. To make sure your courses transfer, use the BC Transfer Guide as it has all the up-to-date information you’ll need to plan your education. Or, if you take the correct courses and electives, you can continue your education into the Criminology Diploma right here at Douglas College.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
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Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
** A university transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the 5 Research Universities - SFU, UBC, UBCO, UNBC or UVIC – according to the BC Transfer Guide.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Policing |
3.00 |
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The Canadian Legal System |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Corrections |
3.00 |
|
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ENGL |
ENGL 1130 (Highly Recommended) or Any UT English Course |
3.00 |
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An Introduction to Psychology (I) |
3.00 |
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Social Processes |
3.00 |
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CRIM Elective |
Select two 1000-4000 Criminology or Legal Studies courses (1000-2000 level courses must be University Transferable) |
6.00 |
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Elective |
Select one University Transferable course |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
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30.00 |
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
With further education, this credential is a step towards careers such as: