Criminology Diploma

Diploma
TYPE:
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
LENGTH: 2 year
CAMPUS: Prince George
FEES: Check fee schedule
START DATE: Spring 2025 - Spring 2026
DELIVERY:
  • In Class
  • Overview
  • Courses
  • Location & Dates
  • Entry Requirements
  • Fees

Overview

Graduates of the Criminology Diploma program are employed in nearly every aspect of the justice system. Work activities might include protecting the public, detecting and preventing crime, probation supervision, social advocacy, counselling or conducting research.

Careers and Opportunities:

Criminology students are sought after for their knowledge of crime, their understanding of the Canadian legal system, and their critical thinking skills. A background in criminology is a strong foundation for a wide range of eventual careers, including:

  • Counsellor
  • Corrections Officer (both Federal and Provincial)
  • Criminologist
  • Criminal Forensic Investigator
  • Fraud Prevention Officer
  • Law Enforcement (including RCMP, municipal police forces, Canadian border services, sheriff services)
  • Parole Supervision
  • Policy Analyst
  • Private Investigations
  • Probation Officer
  • Researcher
  • Victim Service Worker

Graduates may also continue their education in criminology, law, political science, psychology, and social work.

Diplomas from CNC transfer into university programs and give you preferential admission at public universities and university-colleges in BC. (Consult the British Columbia Transfer Guide and check with CNC advisors to verify transferability of credits.)

What You Will Learn:

The Criminology Diploma provides introductions and theoretical foundations that apply to every aspect of the justice system, including:

  • Legal rights and responsibilities
  • Insights into criminal psychology
  • Sociology of deviance and crime
  • Policing
  • Criminal Law
  • Corrections and prisons

Criminology Diploma Courses

Graduates of the Criminology Diploma program are employed in nearly every aspect of the justice system. Work activities might include protecting the public, detecting and preventing crime, probation supervision, social advocacy, counselling or conducting research. Graduates may also continue their education in criminology, social work, psychology, law and related social and behavioural sciences.

Required Courses

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH
CRIM-101 Introduction to Criminology 3 15 weeks
CRIM-102 Psych of Crime and Deviance 3 15 weeks
CRIM-103 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 15 weeks
CRIM-106 Soc of Crime and Deviance 3 15 weeks
CRIM-135 Intro to Cdn Law and Legal 3 15 weeks
CRIM-220 Soc Science Research Methods 3 15 weeks
CRIM-230 Criminal Law 3 15 weeks
ENGL-103 Composition & Style 3 15 weeks
PSYC-101 Introduction to Psychology I 3 15 weeks
PSYC-202 Research Methods in Psychology 3 15 weeks
SOC-101 Intro. to Sociology I 3 15 weeks
SOC-102 Intro. to Sociology II 3 15 weeks

One of:

PHIL 220 - Political Philosophy,
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PHIL-102 Theory of Knowledge 3 15 weeks
PHIL-101 Moral Philosophy 3 15 weeks

One of:

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PSYC-201 Statistics for Social Sciences 3 15 weeks
MATH-104 Elementary Statistics 3 15 weeks

One of:

 PSCI 313 - The Administration of Justice
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PSCI-100 Intro to Politics & Government 3 15 weeks

One of:

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH
CRIM-201 Policing in Modern Society 3 15 weeks
CRIM-250 Restorative Justice 3 15 weeks
CRIM-260 Women, Crime & Justice 3 15 weeks

Four electives chosen from:

ABST, ANTH, COMM, CSC, ECON, ENGL, GEOG, HIST, MATH, PHIL, PSCI, PSYC, SOC, OR WMST

Note: Students transferring to SFU Criminology should choose electives that receive direct transfer credit to that program.

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Locations & Dates

CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.

START DATE CAMPUS DELIVERY LENGTH
Fall 2025 Prince George In Class 2 years
Spring 2025 Prince George In Class 2 years
Spring 2026 Prince George In Class 2 years

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the following:

  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 050 or ENGL 051 (minimum “C-”) or equivalent
  • Foundations of Math 11 or MATH 043 (minimum “C”) or equivalent.

Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.

Open admission

Any program of study that does not have a selective admission process or fixed capacity and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.

Invest in your future

Please check the Fee Schedule for up-to-date information.

These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus.

Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.

Paying for college

We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. We can also help you find loans and other funding. Visit Financial aid to find out how.

Salaries and employment

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