Program Requirements for Course Based Stream

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Students in the course based stream take two additional criminology based courses and two additional courses from the second subject mix, compared to field placement students (see program requirements). Students in this stream will have opportunities (e.g., Certificate in Applied Social Science Research) to develop research based skills and potentially apply them in the community setting. Research projects through courses and faculty mentorship can provide hands-on learning. Students in the course based stream will also have the opportunity for experiential learning through Community Service-Learning (CSL) courses and certificates in Arts (e.g., Certificate in Community Engagement and Service-Learning and Certificate in Applied Social Science Research). Additionally, paid work experience through Arts Work Experience (AWE) is available to students in the course based stream. Students are encouraged to attend information sessions offered by CSL and AWE to learn more about these unique opportunities, qualifications, application process, deadlines, and how to fulfill the requirements while completing their undergraduate studies in the course based stream of the Criminology program.

Students are strongly advised to include the following courses in their first year of post secondary studies.

  • ★3 Sociology 100;
  • ★3 Psychology 104;
  • ★3 Psychology 105

Students seeking admission to Criminology should also include the basic requirements in their first year of post secondary studies.

Basic Requirements:

The basic requirements for the BA Criminology program are the same as those for the BA common requirements:

  • ★3 Junior English*;
  • ★6 Language Other than English (if applicable)*;
  • ★6 Non Arts*;

*Junior refers to a 100, Senior refers to a 200 level or higher course at the UofA

*see Faculty of arts regulations on LOE (2 courses in the same language that is not English. If you have a language at the 30 level, equivalent, higher or two language courses (same language) at post-secondary level you will not need to complete two language courses.

*You will need *6 in Non-Arts courses to complete your degree. Any courses not offered by the Faculty of Arts, Native Studies or INT D Arts courses.

Basic Requirements do not need to be completed prior to applying to the Criminology program.

Note: Students should consult the university calendar of their admission year for program requirements.

Course Requirements:

Information on the Course Based stream can be found in the University of Alberta Academic Calendar where you can find detailed information about your program structure and course requirements.

If you require further information, please speak with the Criminology Program Advisor and Field Placement Coordinator.

It is recommended that Criminology students:

  • Check ahead to see what 200-, 300-, and 400-level courses most interest you to build in appropriate prerequisite courses into your program.
  • Refer to your Academic Advisement report on Bear Tracks to track the progress of degree completion.

It is recommended that Criminology students considering graduate studies take the following courses:

  • SOC 212 - Classical Social Theory
  • SOC 335 - Themes in Contemporary Social Theory