Honours Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, includes 1 field placement |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | CJ411 |
| Tuition fee | CA$21,111 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$19,143), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
This program is available for conditional offer if the applicant meets all academic requirements other than English. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
The Bachelor of Social Science – Criminal Justice degree program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system, why crime occurs and how best to respond to crime on both a societal and individual level. The curriculum combines both theory and applied skills, providing you with the breadth of knowledge and experience you need to meet the demands of a position in this field. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the perspectives of offenders, front-line professionals, administrators, the community and others who come into contact with the criminal justice system.
In the first year, you will participate in a social science foundation year. You will then focus on specialized criminal justice courses in your second to fourth years of study. Your studies allow you to develop knowledge and skills critical to a variety of fast-paced, ever-changing settings within the criminal justice system. You will gain a fundamental understanding of key concepts and theoretical approaches developed in relation to crime, victimization, criminalization, criminal justice and penal practice. Your courses will include in-depth study of the nature and causes of crime, processes for managing crime, deviance and victimization, mental health and addictions, community safety, rehabilitation, recidivism and progressive reforms, restorative justice, and alternatives to incarceration.
Humber’s multidisciplinary teaching approach emphasizes critical thinking and analytical, organizational, research and writing skills. These are combined with developing professional skills, including communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem-solving, team building and leadership.
Work Placement
You will engage in one 420-hour field placement on a full-time or part-time basis. Field placements will provide you with practical learning opportunities where you can apply theoretical and course-based content to real-world job experience. The field placements, which are typically unpaid, are arranged with the assistance of a placement advisor.
Career opportunities
Your career will allow you to help contribute towards creating safe and healthy communities.
You may find yourself in a variety of roles, such as:
- border services officer
- community crime prevention worker
- court officer
- federal parole officer
- insurance fraud investigator
- legal service worker
- open custody youth worker
- police officer
- policy analyst
- provincial or federal adult correctional officer
- provincial probation or parole officer
- provincial youth service officer
- researcher
- transportation enforcement officer
- victim services worker
- support worker
Employment opportunities exist in various settings, such as institutional or community corrections, police services, government agencies, and non-government organizations. Many students also go on to pursue graduate studies upon completion of this degree.