Program Requirements for Field Placement Stream

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Students in the field placement stream take different criminology based courses and second subject mix courses, compared to the course-based students (see program requirements). Students in the field placement stream have the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a work environment through two field placements with criminal justice system agencies. The field placement component of the degree requires students to work two days a week for ten weeks with a criminal justice system or related agency. In addition to gaining work experience students are expected to produce a major research paper based on the practicum experience, working closely with a criminology professor, who provides guidance and support during the process. The final two years of the program must include the successful completion of SOC 399 and SOC 499. These courses are required as part of the principal subject of concentration and will involve supervised work experience. Students must obtain a minimum grade of B- in each component of SOC 399 and SOC 499 or repeat the entire course.

If you are considering applying for the Field Placement Stream, please review the Criminology Handbook and the volunteer opportunities we have compiled that might improve your application.

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

Basic Requirements:

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

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 Field Placement 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