Program Description
University Arts and Sciences courses and credentials are designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship, an enriched life as an educated person, and to create a solid foundation for further study.
Students may register in a program stream, or they may register for individual courses that are scheduled during the Fall, Winter and Intersession semesters. Courses are offered using various modes of delivery, including in-class, videoconference, and online.
A Criminology Certificate is awarded to students who complete 10 designated courses, the equivalent of one year of planned courses, at Northern Lights College. Students intending to pursue the two-year Diploma in Criminology are advised to take CRIM103 (Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behaviour), PSYC102 (Introduction to Psychology II), and SOCI102 (Introduction to Sociology II) as part of the Criminology Certificate.
Coursework within the Academic program also supports other College programs, such as the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education, Business Management, Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Assistant, Social Services Worker Diploma, and Visual Arts.
Career Prospects
The Certificate prepares students for continued Bachelor level studies at universities or other receiving institutions, continued studies in specific programs at NLC, continued studies in professional programs, or entry-level employment opportunities.
Transfer arrangements exist with universities, colleges and institutes throughout British Columbia. See the BC Transfer Guide . Course transfer beyond British Columbia is determined on a case-by-case basis. NLC students are responsible for confirming admission requirements, application procedures, transfer credit, and graduation requirements at all receiving institutions.
Details
Location: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, and Fort St. John campuses (NOTE: all courses are not available at each campus)
Length: 30 weeks (depending on intake start date)
Start: September, January, May
Fees: Current Fee Schedule
Admission Prerequisites
Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent or post-secondary transcripts.
For students who wish to enroll in 100-level English courses, transcripts should indicate successful completion of:
- Grade 12 English, or English Literature 12, or English 12 First Peoples, or Career and College Preparation ENGL050 (Provincial/Grade 12), or ENGL099: Foundational Writing, with a B or higher;
OR
- Any university-level English course with a C or higher.
- Note: Students who do not meet one of the above English requirements must write the NLC Writing Assessment. Performance on the Writing Assessment is used to make recommendations about appropriate course placement.
AND
- Any other specific prerequisites for individual courses and programs closely related to University Arts and Sciences (Business Management, Social Services Worker Diploma, Visual Arts, etc).
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
- The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the Program Completion Guide.
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Program Chair: Lisa Verbisky
Courses
Plus THREE of the following:CRIM 103, CRIM 120, CRIM 213, PSYC 102, SOCI 102
Plus ONE of the following: ENGL 105, 110, 111, 112