Certificate in Criminology

The Certificate in Criminology consists of 5.0 credits, including no more than 3.0 at the 100 level. The certificate program is offered on a part-time basis only and requirements must be fulfilled within five years from the date of entry.

5.0 credits:
3.0 credits in Criminology and 2.0 elective credits

Required Courses (Criminology):
CC100 - Introduction to Criminology
CC210 - Psychology of Crime
CC290 - Theories of Crime I
CC390 - Theories of Crime II
1.0 elective credit in Criminology (CC)

2.0 Elective Credits 

Additional Information
 
Notes

  1. At least 3.0 credits of the courses counted towards the Certificate must be taken at Wilfrid Laurier University.
  2. Students must attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.0 to graduate.
  3. Students who wish subsequently to be registered in a degree program may be granted advanced standing toward the degree, subject to senate and faculty regulations.
  4. The application form for the certificate is available at the Office of the Registrar website: https://www.wlu.ca/forms_detail.php?grp_id=1365&frm_id=517