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15.6.1 Department of Sociology and Criminology Description

Sociology focuses on how relationships, institutions, culture, and power shape our lives,Ìýfrom everyday interactions to global systems. In our sociology programs, students learnÌýto question taken-for-granted assumptions and apply diverse theories and researchÌýmethods to understand how people live, think, feel, and believe. Courses engage issuesÌýsuch as social inequalities, climate change and environmental justice, criminalizationÌýand social control, precarious work, cultural diversity and change, gender-based andÌýsexual violence, food insecurity, social networks, and the social impacts of technology.

Criminology focuses on how societies define, regulate, and respond to deviance andÌý“crime.â€� Our programs emphasize the social and institutional foundations of law, justice,Ìýand social control, examining issues such as policing, incarceration, surveillance,Ìýviolence, and mental health. Drawing on sociological perspectives as well as insightsÌýfrom law, public policy, political science, gender studies, and psychology, studentsÌýcritically analyze how power and inequality shape systems of punishment and socialÌýorder.


15.6.2 Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts requires the successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. A student is strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to discuss available programs and requirements including the Core Requirements, The Major Program, The Minor Program, and the Bachelor of Arts Degree Regulations. A student is advised to declare a Major and a Minor (or two Majors) before completing the first 45 credit hours of study. Information about declaring a program of study In the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at . Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/about/contact/liaisons.php.


15.6.3 Major in Criminology

The Major in Criminology aims to promote the academic study of different facets of criminal justice organizations and practices, including the legal, political and social contexts in which they operate. This program would be beneficial for students with a scholarly interest in deviant/criminal behaviour, social justice and legal issues, policing, corrections, law enforcement, rehabilitation, and criminal justice themes more broadly, including those who have completed the Diploma in Police Studies; experienced police officers; and others working in a policing, correctional, or criminal justice environment. The Major in Criminology does not constitute a qualification in policing or corrections.

Criminology course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences section under Course Descriptions, Sociology, Criminology and are designated by CRIM.


15.6.3.1 Advising

Students must carefully plan their course selection for their program(s) of study and should consult with anÌýacademic advisor to do so. Questions about the delivery of a course should be directed to the appropriate academic unit.

A tentative list of upcoming course offerings in the program can be found atÌý.Ìý


15.6.3.2 Declaring the Major in Criminology

Students wishing to declare a Major in Criminology shall consult with the designated academic advisor to discuss the requirements of the program.ÌýStudents with questionsÌýabout the major in Criminology or the Criminology programs can contact theÌýundergraduate director for Criminology.

Information about declaring a program of study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at .

Information regarding advisors for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at www.mun.ca/hss/about/contact/liaisons.php.


15.6.3.3 Regulations for the Major in Criminology

A Major in Criminology consists of all the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts program,Ìýincluding a minimum of 39 credit hours in Criminology, Sociology, and approved electiveÌýcourses as follows:

  1. 9 credit hours in foundational core courses in Criminology and Sociology: Sociology 1000, CriminologyÌý1001 or Sociology 1001, and Criminology 2295.

  2. 6 credit hours in theory core courses, selected from: Sociology 2100, CriminologyÌý2820 or Sociology 2820, CriminologyÌý2850 or Sociology 2850, or Sociology 3160.

  3. 6 credit hours in methods core courses, selected from: CriminologyÌý3040 or Sociology 3040, Sociology 3041, or CriminologyÌý4420 or Sociology 4420.

  4. 6 credit hours in 3000-level Criminology core courses, selected from: CriminologyÌý3290 or Sociology 3290, CriminologyÌý3306 or Sociology 3306, or CriminologyÌý3395 ´Ç°ùÌý³§´Ç³¦¾±´Ç±ô´Ç²µ²â 3395.

  5. 3 credit hours in Criminology or Sociology breadth electives at the 2000-level orÌýabove, selected from the courses listed in the Criminology and Sociology Breadth Electives table.

  6. 6 credit hours in Criminology and/or Sociology breadth electives at the 4000-level,Ìýselected from the courses listed in the Criminology and Sociology Breadth Electives table.

  7. 3 credit hours in interdisciplinary breadth electives at the 2000-level or 3000-level,Ìýselected from the courses listed in the Approved Interdisciplinary Breadth Electives table.

A student is expected to enroll in the Criminology section of any applicable cross listedÌý(EQ) courses.

Not all courses are offered every semester. Students are strongly advised to consultÌýwith an Academic Advisor in HSS for assistance with program/degree and/or courseÌýplanning, as well as career planning, and the Program Director for broader curriculumÌýand program questions or concerns.

Students can only be declared in one of the Certificate or Minor or Major in CriminologyÌýat a time. Students may begin with the Certificate in Criminology and later switch orÌýreturn to declare a Major in Criminology. It is advisable that students submit anyÌýprogram change or declaration requests to the Office of the Registrar as soon asÌýpossible, and students must consult with an Academic Advisor in HSS or theÌýUndergraduate Program Director.

Students can complete a Certificate and/or a Major or Minor in Criminology, but not allÌýthree. Not all courses can be used towards both a Certificate and Major in Criminology,Ìýand additional elective courses are required.ÌýStudents cannot complete both a Major and Minor inÌýCriminology. Students in the Major in Criminology are also not eligible for anÌýinterdisciplinary Minor or interdisciplinary second Major.

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Criminology and Sociology Breadth Electives
2000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Criminology 2120 or Sociology 2120
Criminology 2208 or Sociology 2208Ìý
Criminology 2265 or Sociology 2265Ìý
Criminology 2291 or Sociology 2291Ìý
Sociology 2210Ìý
Sociology 2290Ìý
3000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Criminology 3000Ìý
Criminology 3290 or Sociology 3290
Criminology 3306 or Sociology 3306
Criminology 3395 or Sociology 3395Ìý
Criminology 3450 or Sociology 3450Ìý
Criminology 3550Ìý
Sociology 3140
Sociology 3180
Sociology 3311
4000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Criminology 4000
Criminology 4080 or Sociology 4080
Criminology 4212 or Sociology 4212
Criminology 4242 or Sociology 4242
Criminology 4420 or Sociology 4420
Criminology 4500 or Sociology 4500
Sociology 4104
Sociology 4205
Approved Interdisciplinary Breadth Electives
2000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Anthropology 2260Ìý
Anthropology 2412Ìý
Archaeology 2482
Communication and Media Studies 2000Ìý
Economics 1010ÌýÌý
Economics 1020Ìý
Gender Studies 2006Ìý
Geography 2001 Ìý
Geography 2302
History 2065ÌýÌý
History 2140Ìý
Linguistics 2212Ìý
Linguistics 2220Ìý
Philosophy 2100
Philosophy 2110Ìý
Philosophy 2120Ìý
Philosophy 2130Ìý
Philosophy 2140Ìý
Philosophy 2150
Philosophy 2370Ìý
Political Science 2600 or Law and Public Policy 2600Ìý
Political Science 2800Ìý
Psychology 2021ÌýÌý
Psychology 2621 ÌýÌý
3000-levelÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Anthropology 3082ÌýÌý
Anthropology 3100ÌýÌý
Economics 3670ÌýÌý
Folklore 3360ÌýÌý
Folklore 3612ÌýÌý
Gender Studies 3025
Gender Studies 3100
Geography 3620 ÌýÌý
Geography 3701 Ìý
Geography 3800
History 3131Ìý
History 3749
History 3811
History 3823
Law and Public Policy 3210
Law and Public Policy 3215
Law and Public Policy 3290
Law and Public Policy 3295
Law and Public Policy 3315
Law and Public Policy 3385
Law and Public Policy 3620
Law and Public Policy 3830
Psychology 3120
Psychology 3121
Psychology 3822
Religion and Culture 3650
Religion and Culture 3660
Religion and Culture 3805
Religion and Culture 3810

15.6.3.4 From a Certificate in Criminology to a Major in Criminology

The Major in Criminology offers a more extensive and comprehensive exploration ofÌýcriminological themes.

Current students who first declared and/or completed courses towards the Certificate inÌýCriminology and have not yet completed this program may decide to deepen theirÌýstudies by changing from the Certificate in Criminology to the Major in Criminology.ÌýCurrent or former students who have already completed the Certificate in Criminology atÌý91´«Ã½ can also continue or return to their studies in this area by re-applying to theÌýuniversity (as necessary), and/or declaring a Major (or Minor) in Criminology, andÌýenrolling in the requisite courses.

Students who have completed all required courses for a Certificate in Criminology andÌýdecide to pursue a Major in Criminology are required to complete additional electiveÌýcourses towards the successive program. More specifically, students who haveÌýcompleted the Certificate and later declare a Major in Criminology must complete anÌýadditional nine credit hours in criminology, sociology, or other approved/listed courses.ÌýStudents in this scenario must consult with the Program Director before applying toÌýand/or declaring their second Criminology program.


15.6.4 Minor in Criminology

For a Minor in Criminology, students must complete at least 24 credit hours inÌýCriminology, Sociology, and other designated courses (with at least 3 credit hours fromÌýCriminology/Sociology courses at the 4000 level) as follows:

  1. 9 credit hours in foundational core courses in Criminology and Sociology: Sociology 1000, CriminologyÌý1001 or Sociology 1001, and Criminology 2295.

  2. 3 credit hours in theory core courses, selected from: Sociology 2100, CriminologyÌý2820 or Sociology 2820, CriminologyÌý2850 or Sociology 2850, or Sociology 3160.

  3. 3 credit hours in methods core courses, selected from: CriminologyÌý3040 or Sociology 3040, Sociology 3041, or CriminologyÌý4420 or Sociology 4420.

  4. 3 credit hours in Criminology and Sociology breadth electives at the 2000-level,Ìýselected from the courses listed in the Criminology and Sociology Breadth Electives table.

  5. 6 credit hours in breadth electives, including: 3 credit hours in Criminology andÌýSociology breadth electives at the 3000-level or higher, selected from the courses listedÌýin the Criminology and Sociology Breadth Electives table; and 3 credit hours inÌýinterdisciplinary breadth electives at the 3000-level or higher, selected from the coursesÌýlisted in the Approved Interdisciplinary Breadth Electives table.Ìý

A student is expected to enroll in the Criminology section of any applicable cross listedÌý(EQ) courses.

Not all courses are offered every semester. Students are strongly advised to consultÌýwith an Academic Advisor in HSS for assistance with program/degree and/or courseÌýplanning, as well as career planning, and the Program Director for broader curriculumÌýand program questions or concerns.

Students can only be declared in one of the Certificate or Minor or Major in CriminologyÌýat a time. Students may begin with the Certificate in Criminology and later switch orÌýreturn to declare a Minor in Criminology. It is advisable that students submit anyÌýprogram change or declaration requests to the Office of the Registrar as soon asÌýpossible, consulting with an Academic Advisor in HSS or the Undergraduate ProgramÌýDirector as helpful or necessary.

Students can complete a Certificate and/or a Major or Minor in Criminology, but not allÌýthree. Not all courses can be used towards both a Certificate and a Minor inÌýCriminology, and additional elective courses are required.ÌýStudents cannot complete both a Minor in CriminologyÌýand an interdisciplinary second Major.


15.6.4.1 From a Certificate in Criminology to a Minor in Criminology

The Minor in Criminology offers a continued exploration of criminological themes.

Current students who first declared and/or completed courses towards the Certificate inÌýCriminology and have not yet completed this program may decide to deepen theirÌýstudies by changing from the Certificate in Criminology to the Minor in Criminology (withÌýanother major/degree program). Current or former students who have alreadyÌýcompleted the Certificate in Criminology at 91´«Ã½ can also continue or return to theirÌýstudies in this area by re-applying to the university (as necessary), and/or declaring aÌýMinor (or Major) in Criminology, and enrolling in the requisite courses.

Students who have completed all required courses for a Certificate in Criminology andÌýdecide to pursue a Minor in Criminology (with another major/degree program) areÌýrequired to complete additional elective courses towards the successive program. MoreÌýspecifically, students who have completed the Certificate in Criminology and laterÌýdeclare a Minor in Criminology must complete an additional six credit hours inÌýcriminology, sociology, or other approved/listed courses. Students in this scenario mustÌýconsult with the Program Director before applying to and/or declaring their secondÌýCriminology program.


15.6.5 Honours in Criminology

To earn an Honours degree in Criminology, students must meet the generalÌýrequirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), as outlined in the university calendar,Ìýand complete at least 60 credit hours in approved courses for the Major inÌýCriminology, including at least 36 credit hours at the 3000 level or above. These 60Ìýcredit hours must include:

  • All requirements of the Major in Criminology (39 credit hours), including aÌýminimum of 27 credit hours in Criminology courses;

  • An additional 18 credit hours in Criminology or Sociology courses at any level; and

  • CriminologyÌý4995 (Honours Essay).


15.6.5.1 Admission to Honours Program

Admission to the Honours program in Criminology is competitive and selective. Students who wish to enter this program must submit an "Application for Admission to Honours Program" form to the Department. To be accepted into the Honours program, a student must not only meet the criteria laid out in the Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts, but must normally have obtained a cumulative average of at least 75% in 18 credit hours in courses in Criminology and Sociology which must include Criminology 3290 (or Sociology 3290), and Sociology 3040 and 3041.


15.6.6 Regulations for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA)

In addition to completing the normal requirements for a Bachelor of Arts and one of an Honours, Major or Minor in Sociology, students may elect to complete requirements for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA). As part of the minimum 120 credit hours, a student may use eligible credit hours in Sociology to jointly satisfy other requirements of the iBA degree. When selecting courses, a student is encouraged to consult with an academic advisor early in the program, to consider Possible Course Sequencing for the International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) (First 60 Credit Hours), and to consider Sociology courses listed in International Studies (IS) Designated Courses. Up to 12 credit hours in Sociology IS courses may be used towards the International Studies (IS) Courses Requirement.


15.6.7 Regulation Concerning the Former Major in Police Studies

A student cannot be awarded both a Major in Police Studies and a Major in Criminology.


15.6.8 Recognition of Qualifications for Experienced Officers

  1. Subject to the prior approval of the Program Director, certain programs and courses offered by recognized police or other criminal justice training programs may be eligible for credit hours that are applicable towards the Bachelor of Arts, Criminology. Graduates of the Atlantic Police Academy (APA) Police Sciences Technology Program, Holland College, Prince Edward Island; the RCMP Depot Division Cadet Training Program; or the pre-APA program offered through the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) for cadet training may be awarded up to 12 PLAR credit hours at an unspecified level in the Criminology (CRIM) subject area. Qualifications from other recognized police, Canadian Armed Forces, or other criminal justice training programs will be assessed on an individual basis by the Program Director of the respective program based on the topics covered and the number of hours involved, and will be subject to the approval of the Faculty's Undergraduate Waivers and Appeals Committee. Normally, the Committee will prioritize programs and courses that feature evaluation of student knowledge; workshops and professional development modules that do not involve evaluation are not eligible. Applicants with five or more years of professional criminal justice experience may request credit for CRIM 1001 or CRIM 2295, for example, as part of their maximum 12 credit hours. An Application for Transfer Credit Evaluation, including official documentation confirming program completion or professional experience, must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar to have training assessed and recognized for transfer credit. The Application may be obtained online at www.mun.ca/regoff/forms.php or in-person at the Office of the Registrar.

  2. Unspecified Criminology credit hours may only be used towards the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology program to meet up to 6 of the required credit hours in Criminology electives. Any remaining unspecified credit hours in the Criminology subject area may be used in part to satisfy the Humanities and Social Sciences Elective requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Criminology Major program. In the case of programs where there are established course transfer credits, the student will be awarded transfer credit for the appropriate courses. Any remaining credit hours will be awarded as unspecified credit hours in the Criminology subject area.


15.6.9 Previous Calendar Regulations

In accordance withÌýUniversity Regulations (Undergraduate), Year of Degree and Departmental Regulations - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science, students for the Interdisciplinary Major in Criminology. will normally follow regulations in effect in the academic year in which the student first successfully completes a course in that subject at the 2000-level or above which may be applied to the major or minor program respectively. However, the student may elect to follow subsequent regulations introduced during the student's tenure in a program. These “grandparentedâ€� students are encouraged to consult the program's designated academic advisor for assistance with course selection.

Students eligible for the former Interdisciplinary Major in Criminology. may choose between that program or the Major in Criminology. Courses approved for the Major in Criminology that do not appear in the Interdisciplinary Major and which are successfully completed after August 2018 may, for the purpose of that former program, be treated as the former Table 1 courses.

The previous non-credit courses from the former Life Long Learning Certificate in Criminology are not eligible towards the Major in Criminology.


15.6.10 Certificate in Criminology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology administers the Certificate in Criminology. Credit hours in Sociology and Criminology may be eligible to jointly fulfill requirements of a degree and a certificate. For further information about this program, see Certificate Programs Offered in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or contact the Program Director.

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