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  Major in Criminology

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          Criminology involves the scientific analysis of crime, of the criminalization process, and of social control. Criminology is also an applied discipline in which students explore various forms of intervention to help resolve problems and conflicts. It focuses on five broad phenomena: the nature and dynamics of behaviour that contravenes social norms; the social construction of norms and of the notion of crime; the criminalization of specific behaviours; individuals and groups in social relations; the goals and workings of the criminal justice system; and contemporary forms of intervention.

          This program is offered in English and in French.

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      The table below includes only the discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on the Honours bachelor's with double major and the Honours bachelor's with major and minor.

        The French immersion stream is available when taken as part of an honours degree.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                      Title                                          Units  
        Compulsory courses at the 1000 level                                                                                   
        CRM 1300                                                                  Introduction to Criminology                    3 Units
        CRM 1301                                                                  History of Criminological Thought              3 Units
        Compulsory courses at the 2000 level                                                                                   
        CRM 2300                                                                  Criminal Law and the Criminal Justice System   3 Units
        CRM 2301                                                                  Positivist Theories in Criminology             3 Units
        CRM 2302                                                                  Societal Reaction Theories in Criminology      3 Units
        CRM 2303                                                                  Research Methodology in Criminology            3 Units
        CRM 2316                                                                  Indigenous Self-Determination and Justice      3 Units
        Compulsory courses at the 3000 level                                                                                   
        CRM 3301                                                                  Contemporary Critical Theories in Criminology  3 Units
        CRM 3335                                                                  Qualitative Research in Criminology            3 Units
        Compulsory courses at the 4000 level                                                                                   
        CRM 4302                                                                  Abolitionism and the Criminal Justice System   3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                       
        3 optional course units in criminology (CRM) 1                            3 Units                                      
        9 optional course units in criminology (CRM) at the 3000 or 4000 level 1  9 Units                                      
        Total:                                                                    42 Units                                     
        

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        1

        CRM 2315 and CRM 3334 are strongly recommended for studies to the master's level in criminology.

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