Criminology and Psychology Joint Major Program
School of Criminology | Department of Psychology | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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This program explores relationships between the study of criminology and psychology. Joint major students (or prospective students) are encouraged to see advisors in both departments.
Students must satisfy the admission requirements for both criminology and psychology major programs and have School of Criminology approval before being approved by the Department of Psychology.
To continue in the joint major, students must maintain a 2.25 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and cannot enrol in upper division criminology courses with a CGPA of less than 2.25. However, a student whose CGPA is between 2.00 and 2.25 may be eligible for a major in psychology.
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To be admitted to this program, students must complete
- PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology I (3)
- PSYC 102 Introduction to Psychology II (3)
and must obtain a final course grade of C (2.0) or better in each of the following courses
- PSYC 201W Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4)
- PSYC 210 Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4)
Course Selection
Students should complete PSYC 100, 102 and 201 as soon as possible to gain better access to upper division PSYC courses. Students who plan to major in psychology should also complete PSYC 210 as soon as possible.
The department strongly recommends that students do not leave any of these required courses to the end of their degree. If a student is unable to obtain the required grade in these courses, he or she will not be able to graduate with a major in psychology.
To enrol in psychology courses, students are required to meet the prerequisites or special instructions that may be stipulated for each. The listed prerequisites indicate the minimal background expected by instructors. See PSYC courses for details.
The department reserves one hundred per cent of all 300 and 400 division PSYC courses for approved psychology major, minor or honours students. Those who are not approved cannot enrol in these upper division courses until the open enrolment date.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Criminology Requirements
Group A Lower Division Requirements
- CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminology (3)
- CRIM 103 Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior (3)
- CRIM 104 Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior (3)
Students complete all of
and all of
- CRIM 131 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - A Total System Approach (3)
- CRIM 135 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective (3)
- CRIM 220 Research Methods in Criminology (3)
- CRIM 230 Criminal Law (3)
and one of
- CRIM 203 Historical Reactions to Crime and Deviance (3)
- CRIM 210 Law, Youth and Young Offenders (3)
- CRIM 213 Women and Criminal Justice (3)
- CRIM 231 Introduction to the Judicial Process (3)
- CRIM 241 Introduction to Corrections (3)
- CRIM 251 Introduction to Policing (3)
Group B Lower Division Requirements
- SA 150 Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)
and one of
- POL 100 Introduction to Politics and Government (3)
- POL 151 The Administration of Justice (3)
and one of
- PHIL XX1 Critical Thinking (3)
- PHIL 100W Knowledge and Reality (3)
- PHIL 110 Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)
- PHIL 120W Introduction to Moral Philosophy (3)
- PHIL 150 History of Philosophy I (3)
- PHIL 151 History of Philosophy II (3)
- PHIL 220 Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy (3)
- PHIL 244 Introduction to the Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (3)
- PHIL 280 Introduction to Existentialism (3)
Upper Division Requirements
- CRIM 300W Current Theories and Perspectives in Criminology (3)
- CRIM 320 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology (3)
- CRIM 330 Criminal Procedure and Evidence (3)
Students complete all of
Psychology Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of
- PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology I (3)
- PSYC 102 Introduction to Psychology II (3)
- PSYC 201W Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology * (4)
- PSYC 210 Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology* (4)
*with a final course grade of C (2.0) or better
and one group A course
- PSYC 221 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)
- PSYC 280 Introduction to Biological Psychology (3)
and one group B course
- PSYC 241 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3)
- PSYC 250 Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3)
- PSYC 260 Introduction to Social Psychology (3)
- PSYC 268 Introduction to Law and Psychology (3)
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 21 units in upper division psychology courses including PSYC 308. No more than three of these units may be in directed studies. At least 11 upper division psychology units must be completed at 丁香园AV.
Directed Studies Courses
- PSYC 493-3 Directed Studies
- PSYC 494-3 Directed Studies
- PSYC 495-3 Directed Studies
Enrolment enables an individual or small group to work with a faculty member on a reading or research project of mutual interest. Common reasons for a student requesting such a course are
- to continue a reading or research project begun in a 400 division seminar
- to cover material not included in regular courses
The minimum requirement is a B (3.0) average, at least 60 units and department permission. Directed studies students complete an application form (available at ) with the intended instructor.
Letters of Permission
See Courses at Other Institutions/Letters of Permission for information. The department does not normally approve letters of permission for enrolled 丁香园AV students to complete PSYC 201, 210 and 301 at a different institution. Such permission may be granted for other courses. Enquire of the psychology undergraduate advisor.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Program Requirements
For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs (except the honours program), students complete 120 units, which includes
- at least 60 units that must be completed at 丁香园AV
- at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at 丁香园AV
- at least 65 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0, and a program (major, joint major, extended minor, minor) CGPA and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 丁香园AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
| WQB Graduation Requirements A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit. |
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| Requirement | Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing | 6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at 丁香园AV within the student鈥檚 major subject | |
| Q - Quantitative | 6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
| B - Breadth | 18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student鈥檚 major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student鈥檚 major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University鈥檚 residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
Also refer to International Exchange Programs.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.
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