Bachelor of Applied Arts - Criminal Justice in Fredericton Canada | St. Thomas University

St. Thomas University provides a Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) program with two specialization options: Criminal Justice and Gerontology. Unlike traditional BA programs, these applied arts degrees blend liberal arts education with hands-on technical instruction.
These collaborative programs are delivered through a partnership with New Brunswick Community College campuses. BAA students divide their studies between St. Thomas University and the affiliated community college. Successful graduates typically receive dual credentials: a St. Thomas BAA degree alongside a community college diploma. The Criminal Justice BAA equips students for careers across the justice system by merging practical skills development with comprehensive liberal arts coursework. This four-year integrated program, offered jointly with NBCC-Miramichi, trains future professionals for roles in community corrections, public safety, and other justice-related fields.
Students begin with two years at NBCC-Miramichi to obtain a Criminal Justice diploma, followed by two years at St. Thomas University focusing on advanced theoretical studies of Canada's justice system and deeper liberal arts exploration. Completion of both phases results in the awarding of the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Criminal Justice degree.