This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
Dawson Creek, Fort St. John
Description:
The University Arts and Sciences program at Northern Lights College serves individuals and communities by providing university-level learning opportunities that reflect the intellectual and creative modes of inquiry practiced in the arts and sciences. A wide variety of first- and second-year courses enable learners to pursue numerous credential and career options, and to engage in personal enrichment.
A Criminology Certificate is awarded to students who complete ten of the designated courses, the equivalent of one year of planned first and second-year courses, at Northern Lights College. The certificate is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment positions as well as continued studies in professional programs, including Corrections, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Studies, and Law Enforcement at university or university-college transferring institutions.
Certification: Certificate in Criminology
Program Contact: Lisa Verbisky
Dean: Steve Roe
Admission Requirements:
To apply to the University Arts and Sciences program or to register for individual courses within the Program:
- Prospective learners need to complete a College “Application for Admission” form. Admission forms can be obtained in person from NLC Student Services or downloaded in PDF format. A one-time application fee is required.
- Where available, secondary school and/or post-secondary transcripts should be provided to indicate that prerequisites for specific courses have been met.
- Applicants who do not have at least a “B” in English 12 (or equivalent) or at least a “C” in a university-level English course must complete the NLC Writing Assessment before registering in English courses. Feedback on the Writing Assessment is provided to help students make informed decisions about course selection.
- Applicants who do not have secondary school and/or post-secondary transcripts that provide documentation of prerequisites should speak with an NLC Recruiter. In these situations, entry-level skills will be evaluated as required through the Writing Assessment, the Calculus Readiness Assessment, or other assessments.
Note: Successful completion of the Criminology Bridging Certificate meets all program admission criteria for the University Arts and Sciences Certificate in Criminology; however, the prerequisite for 100-level English courses must still be met.
Where students are registering in University Arts and Sciences courses to satisfy requirements in another program, additional registration criteria may apply.
Program Length (Weeks): 30 (may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis)
Program Length (Hours): 450
Program Intake Start: September, January, May
Program Intake Finish: December, April, June
Available Seats: 30
Application Deadline: One week prior to start of classes
Career Prospects:
By taking a planned combination of Northern Lights College courses, students may transfer to corrections, criminology, criminal justice, forensic studies, and law enforcement programs offered at provincial universities and university-colleges.
Affiliations: No
Additional Requirements and Supplies: Nil
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: Yes
Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
Required Minimum Grade: Cumulative grade point average of 2.00
Residency Requirements: 25%
Additional Information:
- Students intending to pursue the two-year Diploma in Criminology are advised to take CRIM 103, PSYC 102 and SOCI 102 as part of the Criminology Certificate.
- CRIM 120 and CRIM 213 may be taken in the second year of study.
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