Criminology

Diploma of Social Sciences

Duration: 6 semesters 8 week work term

Program Description

The Criminology program exposes students to the nature and causes of crime, criminal behaviour, and the criminal justice system. Students will receive training in specialized areas of psychology and sociology, as well as experience in standard security practices so that valuable assistance may be provided to counselors and corrections staff. The goal of the program is to develop the skills in a graduate who will be well versed in the current philosophy of corrections on the provincial and national scenes.

Program Courses

• INCR Introduction to Criminology
• INSO Introduction to Sociology
• WP01 Word Processing
• PSAD Psychology of Addictions
• INCO Introduction to Basic Counselling Skills
• PRCR Programming in Corrections
• LTSK Leadership and Teamwork Skills
• SODE Sociology of Deviance
• YOLDE Young Offenders Legislation
• HUSE Human Sexuality
• CICR Current Issues in Criminology
• LISK Life Skills
• INSK Interviewing Skills
• INPS Introduction to Psychology
• CSGE Communication Skills
• HURE Human Relations
• HUDE Human Development
• SMSA Security/Movement/Safety
• CACR Canadian Criminology
• IPSC Introduction to Political Science
• ABPS Abnormal Psychology
• PRST Provincial Statutes
• PEFI Personal Fitness
• BEMO Behaviour Modification
• CCJU Corrections in Criminal Justice
• ABST Aboriginal Studies Correction Officer Training Skills
• PDIS Professional Development Issues Suicide Intervention
• PRSC Prison Subculture
• WHMIS
• Manipulation
• Officer Safety
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
• Canadian Fire Arm Safety
• Strangulation and Cut Down
• Standard First Aid
• Work Term
• Back Injury
• RACM Risk Assessment and Case Management
• PACJ Procedures and Administration of Criminal Justice
• Job Search

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Criminology program, graduates will be eligible to apply for Correctional Officer positions across Canada and abroad. Within Newfoundland and Labrador graduates will be eligible to complete the "Challenge" process as outlined by the Corrections Division of the Department of Justice. Depending on specific hiring practices, graduates will be eligible for employment with community corrections programs for youth and adults including outreach/cognitive life skills programs, youth custody facilities, and adult community residential centers.

Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Criminology program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Criminology applicants should have a 60% average in 9 Level III credits including a 60% in 3rd level Academic English.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Criminology program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

Specific Entrance Requirements

Students must submit two written letters of reference (no personal references) and a Clear Conduct Certificate from their local Police Department. Clear Conduct Certificate: Students acquiring a Clear Conduct Certificate for admission into a program take on the responsibility of its validity. Students are solely accountable for any offenses not uncovered by the investigation being discovered and precluding the student from subsequent work terms or employment. Please note: Academy Canada reserves the right to deny admission into this program based on an unpardoned criminal record that would bear relevance to the field-term requirements of the program. In addition, employers will be given a copy of the student’s Clear Conduct Certificate on file prior to accepting students into the field-term situation.

GATB Test: Students must also complete a GATB test administered by Academy Canada. Only GATB tests written within 12 months prior to the start of the program will be accepted, and the applicant will not be required to rewrite the test. However, this does not grant automatic admission into the program. GATB scores will be evaluated in relation to other applicants and will be placed on file. A personal interview must be arranged. These interviews will be set up by the Admissions Office and will be conducted before the consideration of acceptance into the program. Please note: For persons who have already written the GATB test within the 12 month period, it would be in their best interest to rewrite this test as it is based on maturity and development and could result in a higher score.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.