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Criminology explores criminal behavior, its impacts, offenders, and their motivations. Criminal Justice analyzes Canada's justice framework, covering corrections, victim support, policing, legal processes, youth intervention, and court systems. At STU, these subjects are taught through a liberal arts lens, fostering critical analysis of systemic issues and inspiring innovative solutions. The program covers foundational theories, emerging trends, and practical applications. Interactive small classes prioritize dialogue and debate. All instruction comes directly from faculty specialists—never teaching assistants—with diverse expertise spanning criminology, law, psychology, bioethics, and sociology.
Academic and professional development opportunities include both credit-bearing and extracurricular options.
Faculty research strengths include judicial errors, capital punishment, violence against Indigenous women, domestic abuse, incarcerated families, substance policies, and crime representation in media.
International Applicants - In addition to a high school transcript, international applicants whose primary language is not English must also arrange to have an official copy of their English proficiency scores sent directly to the Admissions Office. 
Adult Learners - Submit a 1–2-page typed letter describing your educational background, work experience, and academic plans. Mature candidates must also submit academic transcripts - e.g. high school, GED if applicable.
Students who meet the following minimum English Language Proficiency scores and the St. Thomas academic admission requirements are eligible for the ESL program - 
TOEFL 61 - Internet-based
TOEFL 500 - Paper-based
MELAB 69
IELTS 5.0
CAEL 40, 50
CEQ B2 First
DET 90
PTE 50-61
Students with the scores below are eligible to take five regular academic courses but may take integrated and assisted courses if they wish - 
TOEFL 89 - Internet-based
TOEFL 573 - Paper-based
MELAB 80
IELTS 6.5
CAEL 60
CEQ C or higher - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
DET 115
PTE 61
International Applicants Currently Studying in Canada - The English language proficiency score requirement may be waived for students who graduate from a high school in New Brunswick with a final grade of 70% or higher on English 122 or 121. The University reserves the right to evaluate students’ English proficiency upon arrival - academic-credit English Language Support courses may be required.