The certificate in criminology is designed for those who are interested in the study of criminality, crime, deviance, and the correctional systems more broadly. In this program, you will be introduced to the foundational knowledge related to the Canadian legal system, law, justice and correctional systems, with a provincial and federal focus. You will gain a more complex understanding of the social structures and practices of criminal justice as well as what constitutes positive practice for persons working in corrections or criminal justice more generally. You will be introduced to the theoretical, legal, methodological, practical, and ethical debates in criminology, which will allow you to more effectively analyze and understand your work in law enforcement, corrections and rehabilitation.

The program will be of particular interest to persons engaged in law enforcement, corrections, social work, and rehabilitation, as well as persons studying society, individuals seeking work in not-for-profit and charitable organizations that foster positive social growth.

Sample courses

LWSO 2000 - Law and Society in Canada
SOCI 3395 - Criminal Justice
PSYC 2150 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Admission

New Memorial students

Direct admission to this program is not available. Interested applicants who are not current Memorial University students should submit an undergraduate application for admission. In the application, select the Admission Category that matches your academic background (excluding Non-degree student, which does not lead to the awarding of a credential). Unless you wish to complete an additional program at Memorial, it is recommended that you select your Area of Interest as Unsure (Undergraduate) and Academic Program as Unsure Program – General Admission. General admission is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University, and does not guarantee admission to this program.

Current or admitted Memorial students

Please refer to the program website and contact the program director for more information.