Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Program By University of the Fraser Valley |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

10,584 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn about the criminal justice system and delve into the complex issues surrounding it such as the causes, prevention, and law enforcement responses to criminal behaviour.
In your first and second year, you examine the historical evolution of criminological thought and learn to view criminology as both a science and profession. You learn to identify the psychological and sociological factors that drives an individual to crime and how the criminal justice system is applied.
In your third and fourth year, you develop your analytical and critical thinking skills by designing your own research project. This is an opportunity to use various qualitative and quantitative research methods to prepare for graduate studies and advanced career opportunities within the criminal justice field.
After you graduate from UFV’s Criminal Justice Bachelor program, you have gained the vocabulary and critical discernment to apply criminological and criminal justice principles to effect individual, community, and organizational challenges.

Program overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn about the criminal justice system and delve into the complex issues surrounding it such as the causes, prevention, and law enforcement responses to criminal behaviour.
In your first and second year, you examine the historical evolution of criminological thought and learn to view criminology as both a science and profession. You learn to identify the psychological and sociological factors that drives an individual to crime and how the criminal justice system is applied.
In your third and fourth year, you develop your analytical and critical thinking skills by designing your own research project. This is an opportunity to use various qualitative and quantitative research methods to prepare for graduate studies and advanced career opportunities within the criminal justice field.
After you graduate from UFV’s Criminal Justice Bachelor program, you have gained the vocabulary and critical discernment to apply criminological and criminal justice principles to effect individual, community, and organizational challenges.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

88+
61+
6.5+
Upon admission to the Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) program, and in accordance with the B.C. Government's Criminal Records Review Act, UFV requires all students who participate in a practicum to pass a criminal record check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. For clarification and more details, please visit the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's website. Students will be notified with this is required.
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

5,960 CAD
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International Students

10,584 CAD
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