Department of Criminology

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Criminology & Criminal Justice

A NOTE FROM THECRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT On behalf of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department, I would

like to welcome you to get to know our program. We are proud to offer

students interested in our academic field a rich selection of courses in a very

multidisciplinary approach. In our program, you will have the opportunity

to study crime in the media, youth justice, corrections, the law, and more.

We look at crime control from sociological, psychological, legal, and

historical perspectives.

I am confident that you will discover courses and course work that not

only interests you, but inspires and motivates you the way it has for me in

my career.

- Dr. Chris McCormickProfessor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice

COMMONCAREERS &GRADUATEPATHWAYS

DISCOVERING CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminology is a discipline that seeks to understand how people behave in difficult, confusing, stressful, tragic, and bizarre situations. As the study of Criminology often involves political, social, and personal consideration, students learn to analyze theories of criminal behaviour and fairly and accurately evaluate criminal justice systems and policies.

Our program at St. Thomas examines the people and institutions that affect, and are affected by, the justice system, exploring the impact on offenders, victims, and the public.

CRITICAL & TRANSFERABLE SKILLSBy studying Criminology, students develop exceptional academic and research literacy. As presentation of this research is essential to the discipline, students also gain significant experience in skills such as communication and debate. Analytical and evaluative skills are central to the study of Criminology and Criminal Justice as students are required to question the policies and institutions in place for those who have been identified as criminal and those who have been victims of criminal behaviour.

RELATED AREAS OF STUDY Criminology can be viewed as an integrated approach to the study of crime and it combines elements of knowledge from a variety of disciplines including Psychology, Sociology, Human Rights, Political Science, Philosophy, History, and more.

A foundation in Criminology and Criminal Justice will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. The knowledge and skillset gained from this subject area is both deeply analytical, practical, and demanding. Graduates from this program have

pursued careers in law, police and RCMP, government, social policy, corrections, social work, education, and more.

St. Thomas is the first university in Atlantic Canada to offer a major in Criminology and the first Canadian university to develop an applied arts degree program in Criminal Justice. A major or honours in Criminology is for students who plan to work in the criminal justice system, public safety areas such as policy development and program evaluation, or those applying to graduate school.

After your first year, you are able to focus on areas that interest you most.

SAMPLE UPPER-YEAR CRIMINOLOGY COURSES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Criminology Introduction to Criminology11:30-12:20

History World History10:00-11:20


History World History10:00-11:20


Sociology Introduction to Sociology12:30-1:20

Psychology Introduction to Psychology11:30-12:50


Psychology Introduction to Psychology11:30-12:50


English Introduction to Literature1:30-2:20



A liberal arts education is about providing knowledge, intelligence, and experiences that are broad in scope and deeply informative. In first year, you will take introductory

courses from five academic areas to ensure you are getting a well-rounded education. You will gain expert knowledge in your chosen field as you move through your degree.

FIRST-YEAR CRIMINOLOGY

Visit the Criminology page at stu.ca/crim Connect with the Criminology Department at stu.ca/crim

Browse courses, learn more about the program, and apply!

Learn more about the educational philosophy at St. Thomas University and other offered programs at stu.ca/academics

Sample Student Schedule

Criminal Law

Young Offenders and Juvenile Justice

Corrections

Victimology

Criminal Behaviour

Advanced Criminal Law /Charter Rights and Criminal Justice

Crime and the Media

Crime in Popular Film

Crime Prevention

Wrongful Conviction!

Organized Crime

Hate Crime

Peacekeeping Criminology and Restorative Justice

(The following chart is to provide an example of what a typical course load looks like in your first year.)

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