Program Overview
Humber’s Bachelor of Social Science – Criminal Justice Honours Degree provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and the approaches to analyzing global issues and opportunities to evaluate societal and individual responses to crime. Supported by a faculty team with diverse researching and in-field experiences, the curriculum combines both theory and applied practice to provide an interdisciplinary and lived experience for learners. Emphasis is strongly placed on exploring systemic discriminations of crime and the experiences of marginalized groups, psychological understandings of offending, and current social justice issues.
In the first year of study, students participate in a social science foundational year with their peers from the Faculty of Social & Community Services. In years two through four, the curriculum has a criminal justice focus. Knowledge and critical skills will be developed through collaborative group projects and presentations to help prepare for a variety of fast-paced and dynamic work settings within the justice field. Students will also complete a work-integrated learning credit (offered part-time or full-time). This networking opportunity fosters the development of practical skills among our learners.
Humber’s multidisciplinary teaching approach emphasizes critical thinking, analytical, organizational, research and strong writing skills. These are combined with the development of professional skills including communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management, problem solving, team building and leadership.
Your Career
Your career will allow you to help contribute towards creating safe and healthy communities.
You may find yourself in a variety of roles such as:
- border services officer
- community crime prevention worker
- court officer
- federal parole officer
- insurance fraud investigator
- legal service worker
- open custody youth worker
- police officer
- policy analyst
- provincial or federal adult correctional officer
- provincial probation or parole officer
- provincial youth service officer
- researcher
- transportation enforcement officer
- victim services worker
- support worker
Employment opportunities exist in a variety of settings such as institutional or community corrections, police services, government agencies, social services and non-government organizations. Many students also go on to pursue graduate studies upon completion of this degree.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
The Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA)
Graduates may apply to become members of the Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA)
The Ontario Community Justice Association (OCJA)
Graduates may apply to become members of the Ontario Community Justice Association (OCJA)
The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA)
Graduates may apply to become members of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA).
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
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University
Humber College
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Country
Canada
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Program Discipline
Social Studies
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Duration
8 semesters
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Tuition fee
CAD 19386.00 / Per Year
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Cost of Living
CAD 10000
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Average processing time
1 month
Program Category
Undergraduate Program
IELTs Requirements:
Total score
6.5
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Writing band score
6.5 (min)
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Listening band score
6.0 (min)
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Reading band score
6.0 (min)
