Correctional Studies
This certificate is primarily for individuals who are interested in working within the correctional system, and also for students who wish to focus their criminology undergraduate studies on courses that relate to correctional practice and theory.
Units applied toward a certificate may not be applied toward any other Simon Fraser University certificate or diploma, but may be applied toward major program or minor program requirements, or toward a bachelor’s degree under the normal regulations governing those programs.
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements
Applicants must meet undergraduate admission deadlines as shown in this Calendar. Application forms and official documents must be submitted to Student Services. In addition to applying for University admission, students apply in writing to the school’s advisor for certificate program admission.
Grade Requirements
An overall 2.25 cumulative grade point average (CGP A) is required. A minimum of C- is required in all courses.
Program Requirements
Students complete a total of six courses (18 units), including
An examination of the organization, structure and operation of contemporary Canadian corrections. A consideration of the history and development of provincial and federal correctional systems. The role of sentencing in the correctional process and alternatives to confinement. Discussion of the social organization of correctional institutions, including the inmates, correctional officers, correctional treatment staff and administrators. Parole board decision making and the issues surrounding the re-entry of offenders into the community. Community-based corrections programs and outcomes. Prerequisite: CRIM 131.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Colleen Pawlychka |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Glen Brown |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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| D701 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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| D702 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D703 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D704 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
and five course chosen from
The course will contrast restorative justice with the dominant adversarial/retributive/punitive model of justice through a critical analysis of these two paradigms of justice. Several key principles, assumptions, and concepts necessary for understanding the foundation and practice of restorative justice will be introduced and explored. Prerequisite: 45 units. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Colleen Pawlychka |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Tania Arvanitidis |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D701 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D702 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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| D703 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
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| D704 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D705 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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| D706 |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
A critical analysis of specific areas of criminology or criminal justice. The subjects covered will change from term to term depending on the specific interests of faculty, or students and current issues in criminology. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Charmaine Perkins |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A critical analysis of specific areas of criminology or criminal justice. The subjects covered will change from term to term depending on the specific interests of faculty, or students and current issues in criminology. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.
An in-depth consideration of a range of factors influencing contemporary correctional practice. The fundamental tension between the interests of offenders and the requirements of those managing correctional programs; the context provided by underlying theoretical assumptions about correctional practice and by influences such as public perceptions, politics and the economy. Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Recommended: CRIM 241.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| Distance Education | |||
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Nicole Myers |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Glen Brown |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
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Vancouver |
In-depth critical assessment of contemporary issues faced by criminologists in relation to correctional operations and programming. Discusses current practices in corrections, including offenders' classification, criminological assessment, management of exceptional offenders and evidence-based programs offered to offenders. Prerequisite: CRIM 101. Recommended: CRIM 241.
A critical analysis of certain 'hot' issues in criminology and criminal justice. The topics covered change from term to term. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jordana Gallison |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A critical analysis of certain 'hot' issues in criminology and criminal justice. The topics covered change from term to term. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.
A critical analysis of certain 'hot' issues in criminology and criminal justice. The topics covered change from term to term. Prerequisite: CRIM 101.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Evan Mccuish |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An in-depth examination of Aboriginal/indigenous conceptions of justice in dealing with crime and other trouble in indigenous communities, and in relations among peoples. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 or FNST 101 or 201 or permission of the instructor. Students with credit for this course as CRIM 416 or 418, or FNST 419, may not take this course for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ted Palys |
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Theory and practice of organization and administration of correctional agencies. Particular attention is given to the political/bureaucratic interface in correctional administration, management styles, labour relations, management support systems and program planning. Identification and assessment of corrections management objectives. The relationship between corrections administration and other components of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CRIM 101; 131 and 241. Recommended: POL 251.
Additional relevant courses may be added to the list of optional courses as they become available.
Students are responsible for satisfying the prerequisites for all required courses.
Courses must be completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV unless permission of the undergraduate chair is granted upon admission to this program. See the school's academic advisor for further information.
* when offered as a correctional studies topic