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Community and Justice Services to Criminology

Where Are You Now?

Niagara College

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Community and Justice Services

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University - Trent University Durham GTA

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Criminology

Transfer credits / courses

33%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 6.50
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Community and Justice Services Diploma program since Fall 2020 will receive the following 6.5 transfer credits: 

  • CRIM 1615H – Introduction to Criminology
  • CRIM 2619H – Families of Prisoners
  • PSYC 1030H – Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives
  • SOCI 1002H – Introduction to Sociology II: Exploring Social Life
  • SOCI 2220H – Intersecting Social Inequalities
  • WRIT 1001H – Write in Time
  • 0.5 unassigned Criminology credit at the 2000 level
  • 2.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
  •  0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level

Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Community and Justice Services Diploma program prior to Fall 2020 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have: 

  • Successfully completed Niagara College’s Community and Justice Services Diploma; 
  • A minimum overall average of 75%

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 13.5 credits to fulfill requirements for the Criminology degree: 

  • 0.5 CRIM 2616H - Monsters and Misfits: History of Criminological Theories 
  • 0.5 CRIM 2617H - Criminology Research Methods 
  • 0.5 CRIM 3617H - Criminological Data Analysis 
  • 0.5 CRIM 3650H - Doing Crime and Doing Time: Advanced Research Design 
  • 0.5 CRIM 3660H- Policing and Punishing Poverty 
  • 0.5 FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Canadian Justice 
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation of Reconciliation 
  • 0.5 INDG 3210H - Indigenous Peoples in Urban Centers - City as Home 
  • SOCI 1001H - Introduction to Sociology: Critical Foundations 
  • 2.0 Criminology credits at the 4000 level
  • 2.5 additional Criminology credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s)
  • 4.5 additional credits

*Additional notes:

  • Courses without specified year levels must include at least 0.5 credit at the 3000 or 4000 level, and no more than 1.0 credit at the 1000 level.
  • The Criminology degree is also offered fully online.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

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Last Updated: May 21, 2024