Understand the criminal justice system and delve into the complex issues surrounding it, such as the causes of criminal behavior, prevention, and police response. In your freshman and sophomore years, you examine the historical evolution of criminological thought and learn to treat criminology as a science and profession. You will learn to identify the psychological and social factors that lead people to commit crimes and apply the criminal justice system.
You will develop analytical and critical thinking skills in the third and fourth years by designing your own research project. This is an opportunity to use various qualitative and quantitative research methods to prepare for graduate study and advanced career opportunities in the criminal justice field.
After graduating from UFV's Bachelor of Criminal Justice program, you have mastered the vocabulary and critical insight to apply criminology and criminal justice principles to the challenges of individuals, communities, and organizations.
Career expectations:
Criminal justice work is divided into the following categories: law enforcement, national security, criminal investigation, punishment, law, restorative justice, community service, and private security. You can find work in law enforcement agencies, courts, government agencies (city, province, and federal), royal companies, airports, community services, border services, or private companies that monitor compliance, conduct investigations, or provide security services.
You can also take graduate courses to advance your career in law, teaching, research, or public administration.
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. A minimum of a B average in the following: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 (see Note) and two other Approved Grade 12 courses.
Be willing to undergo an initial security clearance check and further checks as may be required in individual courses. (Please do not submit until requested.) Attend an orientation session during which criminal justice faculty and staff present an overview of the program and the various career, research, and study opportunities available. Students will be contacted regarding the orientation process.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in Canada: are:
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.Items | Costs | ||||||
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Application Fees | CA$150.00 | ||||||
Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. |
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Application Fees | CA$49.69 | ||||||
Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. |
Other Opportunities:
Complete an internship to gain real-life experience and a direct understanding of what it is like to work in the criminal justice field. Internships provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to apply the concepts, skills, and theories you've learned in class in the field.
Joined the Criminal Justice Students Association (CJSA). CJSA is committed to connecting students with professionals in the criminal justice field while also providing volunteers and practical opportunities.
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