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Advance your Durham College GAS Certificate and deepen your understanding of Canada's legal system through this general arts and science transfer program.
Our curriculum investigates and evaluates criminological and sociological theories behind criminal behavior. It also studies how societies characterize crime and determine who qualifies as a criminal.
This program adopts an interdisciplinary approach to crime studies, incorporating perspectives from criminology, sociology, philosophy, psychology, and law. Beyond analyzing crime causation, you'll develop critical thinking about criminal justice administration aligned with fairness, equity, peace, and justice principles.
Career pathways
Graduates will develop leadership capabilities and collaborative skills applicable across professional fields and societal systems.
You'll gain preparation for diverse career options such as: Addiction Rehabilitation Counselor, Animal Protection Investigator
Border Services Officer, Child/Youth Support Worker, Coast Guard Personnel