Criminology (Diploma)

About this programme

Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available. Prepare to enter the criminal justice field with the Diploma in Criminology. Study the criminal justice system and learn about the complex problems encountered in the criminal justice field. Deepen your knowledge of the processes and structures of the Canadian justice system. You’ll learn from instructors who have experience on the front lines as lawyers, youth workers, police officers, policy makers and psychologists. Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program , which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. Upon graduation, you can seek further education in the fields of criminology, psychology, forensic science or similar, or start your career in areas such as the government, educational institutions or the non-profit sector. You can also choose to continue your education into our Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology as long as you take the required criminology courses and electives needed to transfer into the degree program. Calculate your tuition and see the approximate cost of taking your program at Douglas College with the tuition and fee estimator . See costs broken down into categories including tuition fees, textbooks, student activity fees, U-Pass and more. ** A university transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the 5 Research Universities - SFU,