Criminal Justice Specialization

What is the Criminal Justice Specialization?

In the Criminal Justice specialization, students will explore the foundations of historical and contemporary patterns of social control, and then turn to more focused consideration of the three main institutions of formal control: police, courts and corrections.

How can I apply?

Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U). To learn more about the admissions process and apply, visit our Undergraduate Admissions website.

Experiential Learning: Co-op, Internships, Practicums, and Community Engagement

To learn more about the Criminal Justice Specialization program’s experiential learning opportunities (e.g., co-op, the practicum, the internship, and community engagement projects), check out the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ Experiential Learning Office.

What courses will I take?

For program maps and course descriptions, please visit the Criminology and Justice page in our Academic Calendar. Be sure to select the correct year of study from the dropdown menu in the top-right corner.