Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Criminology and Criminal Justice at STU

Criminal Justice examines the Canadian criminal justice system and includes areas such as corrections, victimology, police, courts, youth-at-risk, and criminal procedure.   

 

Criminology and Criminal Justice at STU is taught using a liberal arts context, which emphasizes critical thinking and allows for an examination of the legal system’s problems and inequalities, while sparking discussion about creative solutions. You will study theories about crime and criminal justice, examine new and emerging topics of interest, and be afforded space to apply your knowledge. 

What sets STU’s Criminology and Criminal Justice Program Apart? 

• Small, engaging classes that emphasize personal interaction, discussion, and debate.
  Lectures and seminars are always taught by professors—not teaching assistants—which means students learn from experts in the field.  
   
• Professors come from various academic backgrounds—criminology, law, psychology, bioethics, sociology—which brings different perspectives to the study of crime and its policies.
  For-credit and extracurricular experiential learning opportunities are offered that connect with students’ academic and career ambitions. 
   
• Students benefit from faculty expertise in wrongful convictions, the death penalty, missing and murdered Indigenous women, family violence, family and youth in prison, drug policy, and the portrayal of crime in popular media and film. 

Where the Study of Criminology and Criminal Justice can Take You 

Earn a skillset that is analytical and practical, while learning to think critically, communicate effectively, and problem solve creatively. Our program will develop your academic and research literacy, and empower you to question the policies and institutions in place for those identified as criminal as well as the victims of criminal behaviour.  
 
This prepares graduates for meaningful careers in fields like:

 

• Policing
• Probation
• Parole
• Law
• Civil Service
• Border Relations
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Humanitarian Work
• Social Work 

Gain Experience and Build Your Resume 

Research and service internships with criminal justice system agencies and non-governmental organizations are offered. 
 
You can take courses that include visits to courtrooms and correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, and community action groups.
Many professors offer research internships, which provide professional development as well as opportunities to attend conferences or have your work included in academic publications. 
 
Connect the study of Criminology and Criminal Justice with professional experience through the STU Internship Program. STU partners with many local businesses and organizations and will match you with an internship that relates to your academic and personal interests.  

 

You might be interested in studying Criminology and Criminal Justice if…

• You have ever questioned the workings of the criminal justice system
• You want a better understanding of the reasons individuals engage in crime
• You are interested in social justice and want to make a difference 

Featured Courses

• Criminal Law
• Youth Justice
• Victimology
• Crime and the Media   

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