ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Criminal Justice (Honours) in Criminology in North Bay Canada | Nipissing University
Nipissing University
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North Bay Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,000
(c. USD16,445.16)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
At Nipissing University, you can specialize in one of four streams: Policing, Corrections, Criminology, or Criminal Justice Studies. Our adaptable curriculum provides a well-rounded mix of academic knowledge and hands-on experience. Through internships, projects, and research initiatives, you'll collaborate with actual criminal justice practitioners.
The Criminology concentration teaches fundamental theories and research methods in the discipline. You'll develop crucial competencies in communication, statistical analysis, and critical thinking. We frequently provide specialized courses such as Women in the Justice System and Juvenile Justice.
Our emphasis on combining academic learning with practical application, along with extensive fieldwork opportunities, ensures our graduates secure employment quickly. Alumni have joined organizations like the Correctional Services Ministry, Ontario Provincial Police, RCMP, and Canadian Anti-Fraud Center in diverse roles. Career paths include research analysts, correctional staff, law enforcement officers, and legal liaisons. Others pursue advanced degrees in law or graduate programs at the Master's and PhD levels.
Career and Academic Pathways
Graduate Degree Programs
Professional Schools (Education, Law, Business)
Positions in law enforcement, criminal analysis, policy research, corrections, or probation services
Opportunities with RCMP, OPP, Correctional Services Canada, military organizations, and municipal/First Nations police departments
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from all institutions (domestic or international) previously or presently attended, secondary schools, colleges and universities (Domestic and international applicants who have attended postsecondary institutions outside of North America must have their transcripts assessed.
International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with at least six subjects, including three at a higher level, with a minimum final grade of 24, will be considered for admission. Students who successfully complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma with a score of 24 or higher are eligible to receive up to 30 transfer credits, equivalent to one year of full-time study.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum score of 83 (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in reading, listening and writing, and a minimum score of 22 in speaking.
International English Language Test Service (IELTS) : Applicants to all programs except Nursing require a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum 6 in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Tuition
CAD
23,000