Criminology Brochure 2023 - Lakehead University

CRIMINOLOGY

Examine the cause and effect of crime and criminal behaviour on individuals and society as a whole.

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CRIMINOLOGY

Criminology involves the study of crime, including victimization, criminality, and criminal justice agents and institutions. The field is multi-disciplinary, including Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and other academic fields.

At Lakehead University Orillia, you will have the option to major, specialize, or minor in Criminology. The Criminology Program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program’s course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.

A sample of courses in the Criminology Program at Lakehead includes:

• Youth Crime & Justice

• Issues in Indigenous Justice

• Cybercrime

• Forensic Psychology

• Criminal Profiling

• Policing

• Death Investigation

Crafted specifically to help guide you with your academic & career goals.

HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS

Why did you choose Criminology at Lakehead?

- 3rd year Criminology (2024)

“I chose the Criminology program for the wide variety of classes that would help set myself up for future success in forensics, the investigative department, or an officer in the marine unit with the OPP. Lakehead’s Criminology program also has highly valued criminology professors with credible backgrounds, so I know the information they are sharing is based on experience and not just what can be read in a textbook.”

Jackman Student

“With many courses to choose from, small class sizes, and exciting research opportunities, Lakehead Criminology offers students a fulfilling University experience.”

DR. DANIEL KRUPP

THE LAKEHEAD ADVANTAGE

Lakehead Orillia offers a unique campus experience, being intimate in size and exceptionally modern in its facilities. The intimate learning environment facilitates a close and interactive student experience from first year, providing undergraduate students with opportunities to easily acquaint themselves with professors in the Criminology Program and potentially become involved with professors’ research projects.

HONOURS BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (CRIMINOLOGY MAJOR) - TRANSFER - GEORGIAN COLLEGE

Graduates of a 2-year diploma program in Police Foundations at Georgian College may be admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science (Criminology Major). They are eligible to be credited with 10 FCEs, reducing the remaining requirements to 10 FCEs (with an overall average of 70% in any Criminology courses taken by a student).

To be considered for admission, applicants are required to have completed the Georgian College Police Foundations diploma with an overall 70% minimum average. Meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission to either the University or a specific program.

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EXCEPTIONAL ALUMNI, UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS

Amber Kehoe

HBASc Criminology ‘17 - Provincial CPIC Team Lead, Ontario Provincial Police

“The specialized courses Lakehead has to offer are one of a kind and have applied to many aspects of my position in a related field. I can confidently say that my experience with the Criminology program at Lakehead has benefitted me in my career.”

CHOOSE YOUR CAREER

As a program graduate, you will be well situated to, among other things, consider careers in:

• Law enforcement (e.g., policing, border security)

• Corrections (e.g., institutions, probation)

• Social work (e.g., victims’ services organizations, offender rehabilitation programs)

Or, to apply to further schooling that opens up additional career opportunities, such as:

• Law school

• Teacher education

• Graduate school