Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy University of Guelph

Overview

Key facts

The Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy program of University of Guelph distinguishes itself from other MA programs in Criminology offered in the province by having a strong emphasis on criminal justice and governance, while still providing students the necessary background for continued studies in Criminology, Sociology or Political Science.

Program options

• Course work

• Major Research Paper

• Thesis 

Students can complete the program by course work, or by writing a thesis or major research paper (MRP). The course work option will require 4.0 credits (8 courses), the MRP option will require 4 credits (6 courses plus the MRP) and the thesis option will require 2.0 credits (4 courses plus the thesis). The core courses cover: Research Methods in Criminal Justice, Criminological Theory, Governing Criminal Justice, Courts and a Professional Seminar in CCJP.

Training

In addition to providing the appropriate background for continued graduate studies in Criminology, Sociology or Political Science, the program has a number of other benefits. First, the program provides students with the background necessary to enter into employment or advance their careers in the criminal justice system, either in a policy or administrative capacity for government or non-governmental organizations, or as front-line service providers (police officers, probation officers and corrections officers). Students might also find employment as instructors at colleges that offer criminal justice programs. Second, the program equips students with general tools in critical thinking, communication and methodology, which would be useful for employment or educational opportunities beyond the criminal justice field.

Are you interested in

• Violence

• Youth

• Cyber-Crime

• Deviance

• Policing 

• Gender and Crime

• Criminal Justice Administration

• Corrections and Penology

• The Sociology and Politics of Law

Career opportunities

• Working with vulnerable groups or populations

• Policy Advisors

• NGO Managers

• Lecturers

• Police, Probation, and Corrections Officers