Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology (Honours)

Launch your criminal justice career with the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology ‒ Honours. You’ll get the academic knowledge and hands-on experience to make you a top contender both in the job market and for grad school. The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology ‒ Honours program allows you to do self-directed research in a criminological area. While an Honours degree is not always mandatory for graduate school, completing one demonstrates your ability to complete independent research, and may give you an edge when applying for graduate studies. You’ll cultivate applied skills through work placements with the Vancouver Police Department, private security companies and other agencies. You’ll graduate with 100 hours of work experience in the criminal justice field – giving you a leg up over the competition for jobs.Career opportunities include:Bylaw Officer Crisis Services Coordinator Deputy Sheriff Association of Threat Assessment Professional Forensics Specialist OutreachVictims Support Educator Police OfficerPolygraph Technician Probation Officer Transit Police Youth Justice Worker

High school graduation OR 19 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.Minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school.Minimum final grade of C or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs