Youth, Crime and Justice Specialization

What is the Youth, Crime and Justice Specialization?

Within the Youth, Crime and Justice specialization students will look at youthful offending and victimization, as well as systems of youth justice in Canada and elsewhere. Particular emphasis is given to contemporary issues in youth justice and the effectiveness of the justice system in dealing with young people who come into conflict with the law.

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: 

To learn more about the Youth, Crime and 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.