Criminology

Study Criminology at NWCC Âť Community Crime & Social Justice Certificate Âť Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology Specialization

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Do you have a passion for criminal and social justice?

Or need skills for employment with hands-on work experience?

What is Criminology?

It all starts at NWCC.

The scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system.

Our program is designed for maximum transferability to an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts Degree with a specialization in Criminology.

Criminology broadens our understanding of crime and its effects on society. It focuses on important issues such as public safety and social justice as we explore questions about crime, criminals and justice.

Careers in Criminology » Law

Nursing & Social Service Worker Students Criminology courses are available as electives.

Contact an Educational Advisor at 1.877.277.2288 for more information.

» Counseling » Business » Customs/Immigration » Corrections » Private Security

High School Students If you are still in high school you can gain dual credits. This means you get credit for high school and university at the same time.

» Courts » Private investigating

Professional Development

» Human Rights Commissions

Are you working in the criminal justice system or a related organization? You will find our program useful and interesting. Choose the courses that are most appropriate for your occupation.

» Provincial & Federal departments of Justice & Solicitor General » Intelligence » Criminal psychology

…..and more!

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Program options at NWCC Community, Crime & Social Justice Certificate (CCSJ)

Associate of Arts Degree— Criminology Specialization

Gain solid grounding in criminal justice issues, particularly as they pertain to northern and First Nations residents.

Focus on criminal justice while earning a valuable education and employment credential. You can complete an Associate Degree after two years at NWCC.

Our unique and fully accredited eight-month program includes a six-week work placement in a criminal justice (or related) agency. This might be in your home community or you may have the opportunity to travel some place new in Canada to complete the work placement.

The program is designed for maximum transferability to a Bachelor of Arts, Criminology degree program.

Gain essential, hands-on work experience and practice applying what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world situations.

CCSJ is widely recognized for entry-level jobs in lots of criminal justice agencies.

Explore specific issues: » Substance abuse

Flexible Delivery Part-time or full-time, September or January intake. Courses are available both online and face-to-face.

Online courses include:

» Suicide

· Introduction to Criminology

» Domestic violence

· Psychology of Crime and Deviance

» Aboriginal treaty process

· Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

» Access to treatment

· Introduction to Canadian Law

» Individual and social determinants of crime

· Criminal Law in Canada

» Police violence

· Crime and deviance

» Trans-generational consequences of colonialism » Residential school abuse » Restorative justice » Murdered and missing women along Highway 16

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