Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Applied Criminology in Coquitlam Canada | Douglas College
Douglas College
|
Coquitlam Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,103
(c. USD13,658.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Kickstart your career in criminal justice with a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology. Whether you aim to enhance community safety, offer legal assistance to immigrants and refugees, pursue law, or work in policing, parole, or probation services, this program equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to excel in the job market or graduate studies. Through the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology, you'll develop essential skills and gain real-world exposure via placements with organizations like the Vancouver Police Department and private security firms. Graduate with 100 hours of criminal justice field experience, giving you a competitive edge in the workforce.
Career paths include:
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Crisis Intervention Coordinator
Deputy Sheriff
Threat Assessment Professional
Forensic Analyst
Victim Support Educator
Law Enforcement Officer
Lie Detection Specialist
Probation Supervisor
Transit Security Officer
Youth Justice Counselor
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent; One course short of British Columbia secondary school graduation, or equivalent; Nineteen (19) years of age or older on the first day of the first semester of attendance; Seventeen (17) years of age on the first day of the first semester of attendance, and has not been enrolled at a school for a minimum of one year; Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years, or has received an Evergreen or Leaving School Certificate
A two-year Liberal Arts or Science Diploma or Associate Arts (or equivalent) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Douglas College's Criminology and Legal Studies diplomas meet this requirement
Douglas College English Assessment
TOEFL iBT (in-person or online) - minimum score 83
TOEFL Essentials - minimum score of 9 (no score below 8 on any individual section)
IELTS - minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)
EIKEN Practical English - minimum placement of Grade 1
CAEL - minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
Cambridge English CAE - minimum score 75 or "B
Cambridge English CPE - minimum score 60 or "C
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 8 in each of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
Duolingo English Test Minimum overall score of 110. Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 56
Tuition
CAD
19,103