BA in Criminal Justice in Policing in North Bay Canada | Nipissing University

Nipissing University offers four specialized streams: Policing, Corrections, Criminology, or Criminal Justice Studies. Our adaptable curriculum provides an optimal mix of academic knowledge and hands-on experience. Students engage in fieldwork, projects, and research collaborations with criminal justice practitioners. Those choosing the Policing stream will study criminal law, youth justice systems, and acquire essential policing competencies. This unique program involves coursework at both Nipissing University and Canadore College, enabling students to earn both a college diploma and university degree within four years. The curriculum emphasizes ethical decision-making and community-oriented policing approaches.
Our emphasis on practical application combined with theoretical foundations ensures graduates are highly employable. Alumni have secured positions with Correctional Services Canada, Ontario Provincial Police, RCMP, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre in diverse roles. Career paths include research analysts, correctional staff, law enforcement officers, and judicial system professionals. Many graduates pursue advanced education through law school or postgraduate studies at master's and doctoral levels.

Career and Academic Pathways
Postgraduate Education
Professional Programs (Education, Law, Business Administration)
Law enforcement careers including police officer, criminal intelligence analyst, policy researcher, or corrections officer
Opportunities with RCMP, OPP, Correctional Service Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, and various municipal, regional, and Indigenous police services