This is a 32-credit program designed primarily for individuals with academic and professional experience in the areas of criminal justice, social justice, and/or community justice whose career plans require that they possess the skills and knowledge to study, lead, and evaluate policy, practice, and change in their field. As a program which emphasizes the need to merge theory, research, practice, and international perspectives in the advanced study of criminal, legal, social, and community justice issues, this degree will also provide students with a solid foundation for further education at the Ph.D. level.
Students will complete the program over two years, taking two courses per semester for four consecutive semesters, and completing a thesis/project requirement over a fifth semester. The program provides students with the option of participating in an internship as an alternative to the two elective courses required in the fourth semester. Each course will be offered in either the morning or afternoon on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the beginning of each month over successive semesters. A one-credit thesis preparation seminar course, which students take in their third semester, will be offered on the same days. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants to the program must have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.00, and have work experience in criminal justice or a related field.
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
- Work Experience
- Portfolio
As part of the application process, applicants will be required to:
• attend an orientation session and participate in an interview with a panel of faculty members from the Criminology and Criminal Justice department at UFV
• submit a resume
• submit a one page Letter of Intent that indicates a specific area of interest
• provide three letters of references — at least one of which must be from an academic, and at least one of which must be from someone who can speak to your work experience
• work experience in criminal justice, social justice, community justice, or another related field
• a 5-10 page example of your writing
• applicants must satisfy English language policy. For details on how this requirement may be met, see English language policy 340.29. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.