DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS
Winter 2023: Applications closed
Summer 2023: Currently accepting applications
Fall 2023: Currently accepting applications
Program
Criminal Justice Studies
Faculty
Department
Credits
30.00
Length of Program
Two semesters
Credential Type
Certificate
Campus
Coquitlam
New Westminster
Learning Format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission Type
Open Enrolment - General Admission Requirements
Offered
Fall
Summer
Winter
Overview
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.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
Cost
You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page.
Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.
Program Requirements
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 50% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)
** 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 |
|
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
3.00 |
|
|
Introduction to Policing |
3.00 |
|
|
The Canadian Legal System |
3.00 |
|
|
Introduction to Corrections |
3.00 |
|
|
ENGL |
ENGL 1130 (Highly Recommended) or Any UT English Course |
3.00 |
|
An Introduction to Psychology (I) |
3.00 |
|
|
Social Processes |
3.00 |
|
|
CRIM Elective |
Select two 1000-4000 Criminology or Legal Studies courses (1000-2000 level courses must be University Transferable) |
6.00 |
|
Elective |
Select one University Transferable course |
3.00 |
|
Total Credits |
|
30.00 |
Program Guidelines
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.
Career Pathways
With further education, this credential is a step towards careers such as:
- Bylaw Officer
- Crisis Services Coordinator
- Deputy Sheriff Association of Threat Assessment Professional
- Forensics Specialist
- Outreach/Victims Support Educator
- Police Officer
- Polygraph Technician
- Probation Officer
- Transit Police
- Youth Justice Worker