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Taking a New Look at Criminology Criminology is the study of criminal behavior, its causes and consequences, and the way in which society responds to those who have been identified as criminal. Students are introduced to the methodological, philosophical and ethical issues relating to criminological research from a variety of disciplines. Students actively engage in the public debate about law, public disorder and social control which promotes critical insight, logical abilities, and reasoned analysis of crime, penology and the law. Through an analysis of public policy related to crime and its prevention, students engage in critical problem solving in attempting to devise effective means for dealing with complex legal and criminal justice issues.In a multifaceted, multilingual country such as Canada, it is essential that the individuals who are studying the formulation and enforcement of Canadian laws have an appreciation for the fundamental issues of human rights, the special concerns of women, youth and minority groups, and are able to evaluate criminal justice policies with a view to an inherent respect for individual rights while promoting social justice. The St. Thomas Advantage St. Thomas is a leader in the development and delivery of programmes in the field of criminology and criminal justice. We are the only Canadian university to offer a certificate programme in criminology and social justice, the first Canadian university to develop an applied arts degree programme in criminal justice and the first Atlantic university to offer a major in criminology. The most recent addition to our programme offerings is the development of an honours programme for students who show outstanding performance in the criminology major and are likely to continue on with their studies at the graduate level. The criminology major is designed for arts students who plan to work in a variety of capacities throughout the criminal justice system or the broader network of public safety in the area of policy development and program evaluation. The applied arts degree is an articulated programme with the NBCC which combines practical training and experience with a liberal arts education. It is designed to provide solid occupational skills in criminal justice based on sound academic foundations. The certificate programme is a professional development opportunity for students who have had at least one year of employment in the field of criminal justice. Bachelor of Arts: A distinctive feature of the major in criminology is its multidisciplinary approach. By combining a concentration in criminology with a broad background in the liberal arts, students are challenged to develop a conceptual framework that places the knowledge of criminology in a broader context. Individuals with undergraduate degrees in criminology are employed in a number of settings. Criminologists fill research, policy and planning, and administrative positions in federal, provincial, and territorial governments. They are also employed in a variety of positions within the criminal justice system including: policing, community corrections, and social services. Students are eligible to declare a criminology major at the end of their second year of the Bachelor of Arts programme if they have successfully completed the compulsory introductory course - CRIM 1006 Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice. Students will be required to take six full-year courses (thirty-six credit hours) in criminology required courses and electives. Honours in Criminology Students wishing to pursue an honours in Criminology apply for admission to the programme upon completion of 24 credit hours of required criminology courses with a cumulative grade point average of 3.6 in criminology subjects and an intensive writing and research seminar. Once admitted into the honours programme, honours students will complete an honours research seminar, thesis and two additional seminar courses at the fourth year level. The honours programme is highly competitive and meeting the minimal requirements of the programme does not guarantee admission into this fourth year of study. Completion of an honours in criminology will prepare students for graduate schools offering a Masters in Criminology. Minor in Criminology Some students may have a general interest in the subject of criminology and are invited to take CRIM 1006 Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice in their first year as it is a pre-requisite for all upper-level courses. In order to complete the requirements of a Minor in Criminology, students will be required to complete six credit hours of required courses and six credit hours of electives in the criminology subject. Bachelor of Applied Arts in Criminal Justice Offered in conjunction with the New Brunswick Community College - Miramichi, the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Criminal Justice (BAACJ) offers an education that will prepare entry-level practitioners to work in various sectors of the criminal justice system such as community correctional practice and the wider public safety field. The BAACJ is a four-year articulated programme. The first two years are offered at NBCC - Miramichi where students begin their introduction to the criminal justice system leading to the diploma in criminal justice. The third and fourth years of the programme are offered by St. Thomas where compulsory courses focus on the further development of students’ theoretical and conceptual understanding of the Canadian criminal justice system and a more concentrated academic focus in the liberal arts. Upon completion of the second stage of the programme, students are awarded the bachelor of applied arts degree in criminal justice. In some cases, students who have graduated from other two year community colleges with comparable credentials to the criminal justice diploma may be admitted into the third year of study in the BAACJ programme. However, there is limited enrolment in the programme and meeting the minimum requirements for entry into the programme does not guarantee admission to the BAACJ. A Certificate Programme for Practitioners The certificate programme in criminology and social justice is designed to encourage those engaged in the administration of law and order to critically evaluate and consider the increasingly complex challenges of our criminal justice system. The certificate programme offers individuals an opportunity to explore the relationship between criminology and social justice and the impact that critical analysis and discovery impacts on their own front-line practice. This programme is designed to be taken on a part-time basis by individuals who already have at least one year of work experience in the field of criminal justice or public safety. It consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours, 18 of which are required, the rest are electives. Gaining Admission • The Bachelor of Arts Major • Regular admission requirements for St. Thomas University’s bachelor of arts degree programme apply. The application deadline for September admission is July 31 and for January admission the deadline is December 1. Your application
will include: If you are applying under our mature student admissions policy, your application should also include a letter to the director of admissions describing your educational background, work experience and academic plans. You will also be encouraged to schedule a personal interview. Normally, you will be required to take a university course on a part-time basis to demonstrate your ability to succeed at the university level. • Bachelor of Applied Arts • Students who wish to pursue the BAACJ must meet the admission requirements for admission to St. Thomas bacccaulareate programmes. Upon completion of the diploma portion of this articulated programme at the community college, students apply for second stage admission to St. Thomas. Enrolment is limited to 30 graduates of the diploma in criminal justice programme. Community college graduates must have a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (B-) on each of the prescribed first-stage St. Thomas University courses. (for example: Criminology, Sociology, Psychology.) To complete the second stage application, you should submit: (a) a
completed application form; • The Certificate Programme • You must have
had at least one year’s work experience in the field of criminal
justice to be considered for admission to the certificate programme.
You must be at least 21 years old and provide evidence that would suggest
potential for success in university study. To complete your (a) a
completed application form; Find Out More About St. Thomas Probably the best way to get to know us better is to visit the campus and talk to our students and staff. If you are interested in a tour of the campus, call the Admissions Office to make arrangements. If that isn’t possible and you have some questions that aren’t answered by this monograph, write or call the Admissions Office and we’ll do our best to provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice. Admissions Office Request for information and/or application to be sent by mail. To find out more please use the following link:
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