Bachelor of Applied Arts – Criminal Justice - Humber College

Our Program

Humber's Criminal Justice degree program provides students with a broad-based understanding of the criminal justice system. The curriculum combines both theory and applied skills, providing you with the breadth of knowledge and experience you need to meet the demands of a position in this field. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the perspectives of offenders, front-line professionals, administrators, the community and others who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Introductory courses provide a fundamental understanding of key concepts and theoretical approaches developed in relation to crime, victimization, criminalization, criminal justice and penal practice. Subsequent criminal justice course content includes more in-depth study of: the nature and causes of crime; processes for managing crime, deviance and victimization; community safety; rehabilitation; recidivism; progressive reforms; restorative justice; and alternatives to incarceration.

Humber's multidisciplinary approach includes employability training, emphasizing critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills, and interpersonal skills such as communications, team building and leadership.

Optional information sessions may be held throughout the year for applicants who wish to learn more about this program. For dates, call 416.675.6622 ext. 3484.

Your Career

Graduates with a Criminal Justice degree apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings including institutional and community-based correctional systems, crime prevention programs, community agencies, and law enforcement sectors. Find work as a probation officer, parole officer, program officer, adult correctional officer, police officer, immigration officer, Canada Border Services Agency officer, correctional residential worker, community justice facilitator, Ministry of Finance inspector or as a private security officer. Pursue graduate studies in criminal justice education or related disciplines.

Our Faculty

Our expert faculty brings both advanced degrees and a wealth of experience from the field. For information regarding faculty credentials for this program, visit humber.ca/faculty.

Work Placement

Utilize and sharpen new skills while gaining crucial on-the-job work experience during two mandatory eight-week work terms that take place after semesters four and six. The placements, which are unpaid, are arranged with the assistance of a Humber placement advisor.

Our Industry Partnerships

Humber’s School of Social & Community Services enjoys an excellent reputation within the criminal justice community. Our Advisory Committee, comprised of professionals with diverse and extensive experience in the field, guides the development of this degree program.

Professional Accreditation, Endorsement and Recognition

This professional degree in Criminal Justice is endorsed by the Canadian Criminal Justice Association, the Ontario Community Justice Association and the International Corrections and Prisons Association.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12U English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 65 per cent. If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy
Five Grade 12U or M courses in addition to those listed above with a minimum 65 per cent overall average

Note: For further information, refer to the Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements should consider applying for Humber's Police Foundations diploma program or Humber's Community and Justice Services diploma program.

Graduates of Police Foundations with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 75 per cent or higher may be considered for admission to the four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts – Criminal Justice degree program and may complete the degree with the equivalent of six semesters of full-time study plus two eight-week work terms. Graduates must also possess ENG4U, Humber's COMM 200/WRIT 100 or COMM 300/WRIT 200 with a grade of 70 per cent or more.

Graduates of Community and Justice Services with an overall GPA of 75 per cent or higher may be considered for admission to the four-year Bachelor of Applied Arts – Criminal Justice degree program and may complete the degree with the equivalent of five semesters of full-time study plus two eight-week work terms. Graduates must also possess ENG4U, Humber's COMM 200/WRIT 100 or COMM 300/WRIT 200 with a grade of 70 per cent or more.

Mature students (applicants 21 years of age or over) and/or transfer students (applicants with postsecondary education) should refer to the Mature and Transfer Student Admissions Regulations for admission criteria.

Additional Requirements

Valid HeartSaver Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (C) and Standard First Aid certificates
Some work placement agencies have standards for minimum hearing and vision. Employers that provide work term opportunities may require students to undergo a police record check for criminal offences, and mandatory bonding is a requirement for some sectors of the criminal justice field. It is important for potential students to understand that the requirements noted above are beyond the control of Humber College and may prevent students from completing the full program, including the work placement component, and/or securing employment. Applicants are advised to check the requirements for specific positions in which they are interested before enrolling in this program.

Note: A police record check will be requested during your program of study. In respect of the 90-day limit on validity of record checks and the types of checks required by the various agencies, please do not attain a police record check prior to being accepted to the program. Faculty will support students upon arrival to the program to ensure they apply for the correct type of police documentation at the appropriate time.

Fees / Scholarships

The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

domestic $6,871.28
international $12,950.

Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year.

Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

Additional Costs

The cost of textbooks and supplies is approximately $300 – $500 per semester.

Alternative Course of Study

Humber also offers the Community and Justice Studies diploma program 11171, the Police Foundations diploma program 11071, the Protection, Security and Investigation diploma program 24101, and the Protection, Security and Investigation: Crime Scene Investigation program 2420A.

Curriculum (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

All returning students can view your curriculum by logging into SRS

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 1000	Introduction to the Canadian Criminal Justice System Introduction to the Canadian Criminal Justice System Course Code: CRIM 1000 This introductory course provides the student with an overview of the Canadian criminal justice system with a particular emphasis on the history, function, role and organization of Canadian law enforcement services. The operation of the criminal justice system will be examined and analyzed in light of contemporary issues affecting the system. Each of the major components from enforcement through the courts and correctional services will be explored.
HIST 1001	The History of the Canadian Correctional Institution The History of the Canadian Correctional Institution Course Code: HIST 1001 This course is an examination of the organization, structure and operation of correctional institutions in Canada. There is an emphasis on analyzing the correctional institution as a social system. The roles of classification, programming, the inmate social system, and the correctional staff are examined. There is an opportunity to explore the effectiveness of the correctional institution and the feasibility of alternatives to the traditional correctional institution.
PSYC 1001	Interpersonal Skills and Group Dynamics Interpersonal Skills and Group Dynamics Course Code: PSYC 1001 Part one of this course is designed to introduce students to the theories and concepts of interpersonal communication. In addition, students practice verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, all of which are essential in order to function effectively in the field of corrections. Boundary issues, anger and conflict resolution, providing constructive feedback, practicing tolerance and learning how to express difficult emotions appropriately are covered. In addition, students begin the process of self-reflection in order to gain insights into their own behaviour and attitudes. Part two of this course involves the study of group dynamics and allows the student to apply their interpersonal skills to a group setting. It examines the basic issues and key concepts of the group process and outlines how group leaders can apply these concepts when working with groups in institutional and community settings. Students are involved in experiential learning groups during the class.
SOCI 1000	Principles of Sociology Principles of Sociology Course Code: SOCI 1000 (Online course) In a dynamic society, it is important for everyone to understand the social forces, cultural values, and ideological beliefs that frame and shape their behaviour and the pace and direction of change. Sociology, as the scientific study of the behaviour of people in groups, helps us to understand the patterns of social organization and why people think, function, and behave the way they do. This course examines the classical sociological theories of Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber, as well as contemporary social theorists. This theoretical examination is then applied to understanding the importance of economic and political power, cultural and religious values, ethnic and racial identity, gender, age, and class, in shaping who we are both as individuals and as members of a social group.
SOCI 1013	Human Rights and Diversity Human Rights and Diversity Course Code: SOCI 1013 This course introduces students to the human rights principles, which form the foundation of various human rights laws, treaties and covenants. Students are introduced to relevant international, national and provincial legislation with a view to analyzing both the theory and the application of the laws. In addition, there is a focus on issues of social inequality and social injustice confronting minorities in Canada and throughout the world. The over-representation of minority groups within the criminal justice system is studied.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 1500	Introduction to Criminology Introduction to Criminology Course Code: CRIM 1500 This course provides an examination of various theoretical explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour including the sociological, biological and psychological perspectives. Criminological theory is related to various types of criminal activity. The reality of crime in Canada, including victimology, is examined through crime statistics and correlates of criminal behaviour. The impact of theory on the development and effectiveness of the criminal justice system is discussed with an emphasis on future trends within the system. The course also offers an in-depth understanding of criminology as a scientific method of studying crime and criminals.
CRIM 2004	Community Corrections Community Corrections Course Code: CRIM 2004 This course provides students with an introduction to the theory and practice of community corrections. The historical evolution of community corrections is examined. The various components within the continuum of community corrections are critically analyzed, including probation, pre-trial release, conditional release and other forms of community supervision. The cost, benefits and challenges of community corrections are explored.
LAW 1500	Criminal Law and Procedure Criminal Law and Procedure Course Code: LAW 1500 This course introduces students to criminal law and the criminal process from the point of arrest to sentencing. It examines pertinent sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their impact on Canadian criminal procedure. There is a focus on individual rights and the roles of the various players in the criminal justice system. There is a connection between criminal procedure and the manner in which the correctional system supports that process.
PSYC 1000	Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Course Code: PSYC 1000 (Online course) This course is designed to introduce students to the field of psychology. Psychology seeks to understand why people think, feel, and behave the way they do scientifically. To understand ourselves and others, however, we must consider all aspects of human functioning, such as the biological basis of our behaviour, the way we learn and remember, and how our personality develops, to name a few. Thus, this course will provide an overview of some of the major fields within psychology. In the process, students will be exposed to a discipline that is rich in theoretical diversity, research findings, and practical applications. They will be encouraged to critically evaluate common sense knowledge about how people function and to challenge their preconceptions. Students who have taken PSYC 400 Psychology cannot take this course.
PSYC 1500	Counselling: Theory and Practice Counselling: Theory and Practice Course Code: PSYC 1500 This course will provide students with an understanding of the essential functions, scope and parameters of counselling within the correctional environment. Participants will come to understand the elements and challenges inherent in developing and maintaining a sound therapeutic alliance. Theoretical and practical approaches to counselling will be reviewed and critiqued, thus assisting the students in the development of the skills required for effective intervention. The students will be able to differentiate and determine the benefits of individual and group counselling. Participants will review relevant literature and apply skills to case studies, role plays and conduct a videotape analysis. This course will promote the melding of theory, practice and critical thinking as they relate to real-life cases and best practices while ensuring that the outcome of the intervention is evaluated. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to effectively identify, implement and evaluate their basic counselling skills.

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 2001	Contemporary Policing Contemporary Policing Course Code: CRIM 2001 This course examines the past, present and immediate future of policing in Canada. It will introduce the student to the institution of policing, its structure, processes, and performance in achieving its mandated responsibilities and public expectations. Topics will include: police organization, the nature of police work, service delivery models, aboriginal policing, discretion, training, education, and police interaction with the public and agents of the criminal justice system. The course encourages students to utilize academic research to explore the issues that confront Canadian public policing including: individual and institutionalized misconduct, use of force controversies, the effectiveness of civilian oversight, differential policing, racial bias, civil unrest, recruiting demands, and the challenges inherent in the post-9/11 world.
CRIM 2002	Victims in the Criminal Justice System Victims in the Criminal Justice System Course Code: CRIM 2002 In this course, students examine various aspects of victimization. Criminological theories of victimization are analyzed and applied. There is a focus on the government?s responsibility to support victims and an opportunity to analyze the effectiveness of this function. The experience of the victim is examined to understand the challenges that the victim faces as an individual, and in their defined role within the criminal justice system.
CRIM 2003	Youth and Crime Youth and Crime Course Code: CRIM 2003 Students explore issues related to youth crime. The course focuses on the manner in which the youth justice system responds to youth crime in Canada and its impact. Students examine the available research on youth crime and the youth justice system in the context of the laws that govern it. Society?s response to young offenders and the evolution of youth justice legislation in Canada are analyzed. An emphasis is on the use of custody and its impact on young offenders, as well as the media?s role in shaping our youth justice system. The course concludes with a look at who are the youth who commit crime, the changes in youth crime and the various approaches of dealing with youth crime in Canada, including the trends, future approaches and interventions when dealing with youth crime and youth in conflict with the law.
PHIL 2003	Ethics and Moral Theory Ethics and Moral Theory Course Code: PHIL 2003 Whatever our cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, all of us seek to achieve a good life. Though most people immediately identify the good life with happiness, there can be little doubt that the good life must also include being a moral person. No matter how much pleasure, money, and power we have at our disposal, most people will ultimately find these things unsatisfying unless they feel that they deserve their situation in life by virtue of the acts they have performed and the causes they have supported. The purpose of this course is to examine and clarify the moral component of the good life. It will consider moral issues of the sort that people are likely to come across in their everyday lives, as well as broader social and global issues. Hence, the course considers moral dilemmas that arise in our relations with family, friends, lovers, other cultures, work, business, the law, health care, animals, and the environment. Emphasis will be on evaluating practical moral dilemmas critically and thoughtfully. The first part of the course will serve as a general introduction to the subject of ethics. Students will learn what it means to reflect on the moral life, discover how to think critically about moral issues, and practice expressing their views on these issues in clear, well-argued academic papers. In the second part of the course, we will examine foundational moral theories, including egoism, utilitarianism, duty ethics, and virtue ethics. The third part of the course will focus on applied ethics. Students will examine at least four major contemporary moral issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, censorship, human rights, animal rights, environmental ethics, business ethics, warfare, and terrorism. Students who have taken PHIL 403 Ethics and Moral Theory cannot take this course.
PSYC 2010	Conflict Management Conflict Management Course Code: PSYC 2010 This course introduces students to theories and practices of conflict resolution. Students examine the roots of conflict from a personal, historical, cultural, and contemporary perspective. They also study the various conflict intervention techniques used by criminal justice and social justice organizations and practitioners.

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 2500	Case Management in Correctional Services Case Management in Correctional Services Course Code: CRIM 2500 This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the major issues involved in providing case management services within a correctional environment. It focuses on three major areas of theory and practice (assessment, supervision, and teamwork in effective risk management) with additional discussions on topics including special groups of offenders (female offenders, youthful offenders, Aboriginal offenders, mental health, dual diagnosis, sex offenders) victim issues, and restorative justice approaches. Through a combination of interactive lecture and small group presentations by students in the class, participants have an opportunity to review and critique relevant literature and controversial topics in the management of offenders in institutional and community settings. Case study examples are used to illustrate various scenarios in theory and practice.
CRIM 2501	First Nations People and the Criminal Justice System First Nations People and the Criminal Justice System Course Code: CRIM 2501 This course explores some of the complicated historical, cultural, legal and political relationships among First Nations Peoples, including M?tis and Inuit, with law enforcement in Canada. It begins with introducing students to some of the rich diversity of First Nations Peoples and cultures, their various experiences of colonization and racism and their entanglement in the legal and political structures of Canada from European contact to the present day. It looks at some of the examples of this entanglement - from the criminalization of cultural practices to disputes and expropriation over land to resistance (violent and non-violent) over non-Native authority - shape the policing of First Nations communities and their experience in the criminal justice system (CJS).
CRIM 2502	Introduction to the Practicum Experience Introduction to the Practicum Experience Course Code: CRIM 2502 This course explores some of the complicated historical, cultural, legal and political relationships among First Nations Peoples, including M?tis and Inuit, with law enforcement in Canada. It begins with introducing students to some of the rich diversity of First Nations Peoples and cultures, their various experiences of colonization and racism and their entanglement in the legal and political structures of Canada from European contact to the present day. It looks at some of the examples of this entanglement ? from the criminalization of cultural practices to disputes and expropriation over land to resistance (violent and non-violent) over non-Native authority ? shape the policing of First Nations communities and their experience in the criminal justice system (CJS).
PSYC 2100	Social Psychology - Advanced Social Psychology - Advanced Course Code: PSYC 2100 Social Psychology is an extremely diverse field that generally deals with people in social situations. How do groups affect our experiences? How much are acts of aggression, obedience, conformity influenced by the people around us? Do others influence our experience of love, prejudice and discrimination? How could the presence of others influence us? This course will examine some of the principles of social psychology by specifically examining attitudes, social cognition, social perception, and prejudice all of which affect social behaviour. We will also focus on the tools that psychologists use to study these questions with the aim to have you design a study to answer a question of interest to you. The goal of this course is to introduce you to the general theories of social psychology and to demonstrate their relevance to your everyday life. Students who have taken PSYC 401 Social Psychology cannot take this course.
SOCI 2100	Social Problems and the Criminal Justice System Social Problems and the Criminal Justice System Course Code: SOCI 2100 This course provides an excellent avenue for developing patterns of critical thinking and for learning how to use criminological theory and sociological perspectives to analyze broader societal issues such as poverty, crime and violence, various addictions, and social inequalities based on race, place of origin, age, sexual orientation and gender. The course also offers an in-depth look at criminology as a scientific method of studying crime and criminals.
STAT 2500	Statistics for Criminal Justice Statistics for Criminal Justice Course Code: STAT 2500 This is an introductory course in statistics for Criminal Justice students. Student readings underscore the unique character and problems associated with crime and justice statistics in Canada while assignments focus on the application of statistical methods in criminal justice and criminology. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests and analysis of variance.
WORK 2500	Work Term - Placement 1 Work Term - Placement 1 Course Code: WORK 2500 A comprehensive eight-week work placement during which students have the opportunity to practice skills in a supervised setting.

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 3000	Gender in the Criminal Justice System Gender in the Criminal Justice System Course Code: CRIM 3000 This course highlights the historical evolution of women and crime. Contemporary theoretical perspectives regarding women and the justice system are reviewed. Particular attention is given to the gender-specific pathways to crime. A contextual analysis involving societal roles, relationships, diversity, socio-economic status, education, and employment status highlight the correlation between female criminality and the responsitivity of the Canadian justice system. There is a critical analysis of the responsitivity and effectiveness of female offender programming in the contemporary Canadian justice system.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
PSYC 3000	Psychology of Criminal Conduct Psychology of Criminal Conduct Course Code: PSYC 3000 Students examine the major issues associated with the psychology of criminal conduct. Specific focus is on social learning and cognitive-behavioural perspectives of crime, risk assessment, and effective correctional interventions, with a particular focus on understanding individual differences in criminal conduct and recognizing the importance of personal, interpersonal and community factors. This course relies on an interdisciplinary framework of general personality and social psychology of criminal behaviour that is open to a variety of factors that relate to individual differences ? both theoretical and practical. Through a combination of interactive lecture, guest speakers, multimedia and small group presentations, students have an opportunity to review and critique relevant literature and controversial topics in the management of this group of offenders. Case study examples are used to illustrate various scenarios in theory and practice.
RSMT 2500	Qualitative Research Methods Qualitative Research Methods Course Code: RSMT 2500 The purpose of this course is to equip students with a knowledge and understanding of key concepts and methodologies associated with qualitative data analysis and research design in the social sciences. The course will begin by defining what constitutes qualitative research and what distinguishes it from quantitative research. Students will learn how qualitative research studies are designed, why a particular research methodology is chosen and how that methodology is then carried out. Several research designs within qualitative research methodologies will be presented. Students will be introduced to methods such as ethnography, participant observation, interviewing and focus groups. In addition to covering ethical protocol in research, the course will investigate the interpretation of results, the writing up of findings and effective communication of data. In providing students with some background in how research is conducted and presented, the course will offer students the skills to think critically about research results that are presented to them in their coursework and in the media. Students will understand how qualitative research can provide important insights into problems or needs within a community or client populations, patterns of service delivery, consumer satisfaction and public opinion. Students who have taken STAT 201 Research Methods cannot take this course.
SOCI 3003	Sociological Theories of Crime Sociological Theories of Crime Course Code: SOCI 3003 This course builds on the foundation course where students were introduced to criminological theory. Its focus is on the sociological theories of crime and the relationship between sociology and crime. Students will examine the sociological theories in detail and relate them to crime and deviance in Canada. In addition, students will be exposed to the domains of crime with a focus on the victim and the role that the media plays in our perception of crime in society.

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 3500	Institutional Culture Institutional Culture Course Code: CRIM 3500 This course immerses students into the reality of the culture within a correctional institution. The prevalence of violence and substance abuse are explored. The ability and the responsibility of the correctional facility to protect the inmate from harm are examined and the processes of inmate grievances are outlined. In addition, the impact of the institutional culture on the correctional officer is highlighted. There is also an opportunity to assess the reality of the institutional culture with the institutional culture that is portrayed by the media.
CRIM 3501	Addictions and Impulse Control Addictions and Impulse Control Course Code: CRIM 3501 This course is a third-level degree course designed to provide students with an understanding of the major issues involved in working with persons who have addictive behaviours and disorders of impulse control within a forensic context. An exploration of the major theoretical perspectives of addiction (moral, medical, social learning, biopsychosocial) will be presented. This course will focus on three areas of practice (assessment, treatment, and teamwork in effective risk management) with additional discussions, including harm reduction, comorbidity, and the utilization of community resources. Through a combination of interactive lecture and student presentations, students will have an opportunity to review and critique relevant literature and controversial topics in the management of these often challenging groups of individuals. Case study examples will be used to illustrate various scenarios in theory and practice.
CRIM 3502	Comparative Corrections Comparative Corrections Course Code: CRIM 3502 Students examine, compare and analyze the key penal strategies operating in various international correctional systems. The unique features of several representative jurisdictions are also highlighted.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
LAW 3500	Canadian Courts - Evolving through the Charter Canadian Courts - Evolving through the Charter Course Code: LAW 3500 Building on the program's introductory classes on the Canadian justice system, this course will require students to take a second look at the Canadian justice system with particular emphasis on the post Charter period and the Supreme Court Judicial Review. Though the examination of post 1982 judicial decisions, students will be asked to critically analyze the role of judicial review within the context of Canadian democratic legitimacy and examine the impact of the Charter on Canadian criminal law. Building on this analysis, students will develop a perspective of the Supreme Court of Canada's evolutionary power expansion and identify an expected track for future decisions that will allow actors within the justice field to anticipate future court decision-making trends.
WORK 3500	Work Term - Placement 2 Work Term - Placement 2 Course Code: WORK 3500 A comprehensive eight-week work placement during which students have an opportunity to practice skills in a supervised setting.

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 4000	Restorative Justice Restorative Justice Course Code: CRIM 4000 This course will explore the various conceptions and philosophies of restorative justice as a promising alternative to the conventional juridical model. We will outline the historical, anthropological and theological roots of the restorative paradigm by charting the evolution of theory and practice, and their critical points of intersection. The historical context, largely, is a complex milieu of competing theoretical perspectives. In order to derive a sufficiently nuanced understanding of the restorative paradigm we must critically assess both the practical efficacy and challenges of restorative justice in contrast to prevailing legal frameworks.
CRIM 4001	Clinical Criminology Clinical Criminology Course Code: CRIM 4001 Over the past several decades, understanding of criminal behaviour has been fundamentally altered by advances in the medical, behavioural, and social sciences. The application of clinical technologies to the assessment and management of risk has contributed much value-added to the ultimate societal goal of increased community safety. This course is intended to highlight the many specialized disciplines that contribute to the study and understanding of criminal and deviant behaviour. In particular, psychology, psychiatry, social work, and behavioural assessment specialists from law enforcement agencies all contribute valuable perspectives. Students are exposed to a wide variety of issues associated with the intersection between clinical and behavioural presentations and criminal behaviour, including fitness to stand trial; criminal responsibility; classification, assessment, and treatment of mentally disordered offenders; punishment and rehabilitation; prediction of danger and risk assessment; criminal profiling; and special needs populations.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced
LAW 4000	A Foundation of Law - How Case Reflects Canadian Core Values A Foundation of Law - How Case Reflects Canadian Core Values Course Code: LAW 4000 This course will require students to examine the role that Canada's legal system plays in shaping the evolution and character of Canadian society. Using controversial cases of public concern dealing with topics such as marijuana use, abortion, state surveillance, assisted suicide, hate propaganda, same sex marriage and freedom of expression, students will be required to examine relevant judicial decisions while evaluating their impact on society through analysis of mainstream media coverage and illustrate or predict changes to societal norms.
MGMT 4004	Management in the Criminal Justice System Management in the Criminal Justice System Course Code: MGMT 4004 This course examines management theory and practice as it applies to the justice sector. Trends within the Canadian justice system and management practices are studied. Students explore the challenges of managing a human service organization in the public sector, taking into consideration financial constraints, labour relations, diversity, and the governance structure. Case studies are used to apply the theory covered in this course. In addition to leadership principles, management practices and approaches, there is a focus on personal reflection, assessment and growth.

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Name
CRIM 4500	Special Topics in Criminal Justice Special Topics in Criminal Justice Course Code: CRIM 4500 In this course, students examine and analyze various topics in criminal justice, which may. This advanced course explores: (1) methodological issues in criminal justice studies such as validity, reliability, measurement tools, and research ethics in social sciences; (2) career criminals and repeat offenders with special emphasis on white-collar/corporate crime, deviance, and organized crime; (3) integrated theories and theoretical models in criminology and criminal justice; and (4) mental health issues in criminal justice system (CJS) and mental health court. This is a seminar-based course, which is designed to provide students with the theoretical background to critically analyze abstract and real-world problems.
CRIM 4501	Criminal Justice Research Project Criminal Justice Research Project Course Code: CRIM 4501 In this capstone course, students apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout the entire degree program by developing a comprehensive thesis or completing a research project on a topic related to criminal justice. Students have the option of working individually or in small groups.
CRIM 4502	Social Policy Issues and the Criminal Justice System Social Policy Issues and the Criminal Justice System Course Code: CRIM 4502 This course analyzes major theories of the policy-making process, and major methods of policy analysis, and applies them to the study of contemporary issues. Analyzing social and penal policy requires an interdisciplinary approach that draws from a number of disciplines, including sociology, criminology, social work, political economy and public administration.
CRIM 4503	Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Course Code: CRIM 4503 Instead of being based on scientific evidence, the crime prevention and policy agenda is seemingly driven by political ideology, anecdotal evidence and trends. Building on the knowledge and skills acquired during the previous seven semesters of study within the criminological fields? of social development, situational crime management and correctional incapacitation, this course challenges students to apply their skills and knowledge to develop a crime management plan using a holistic justice systems approach. Students apply their skills in statistical analysis, research methods, and conflict management in conjunction with their understanding of criminological motivators and deviant behaviour to develop a strategic implementation plan for a community partner in order to address a criminogenic challenge. The ultimate product is a stand-alone implementation plan for a community group encompassing the scientific principles of evidenced-based practice, measurement and crime reduction within the framework of the justice system. Students have the option of working individually or in small groups.
DEGE	Degree Breadth Elective Degree Breadth Elective Course Code: DEGE Students will be allowed to choose from a variety of breadth courses. These courses span a broad range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, philosophy, history, economics, and geography, among others. Elective offerings will vary from semester to semester. Academic Writing AWCR 1004 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Approaches to Literature AWCR 1006 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Ecology, Nature and Society ENGL 102 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Business and Society ENGL 103 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Imagination, Self and Society ENGL 105 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Individuals and Communities ENGL 107 Academic Writing and Critical Reasoning: Popular Culture Anthropology ANTH 1000 Principles of Anthropology Economics ECON 200 Money, Markets and Democracy ECON 402 Business in Politics - Advanced History HIST 200 Canadian Studies: The Challenge Ahead HIST 202 Prohibition: The History of "Bad" Behaviour Humanities HUMA 200 Film: Styles, Narratives and Techniques HUMA 202 Religions of the World HUMA 203 Music, Meaning and Values HUMA 300 Religion in Society HUMA 405 Shakespeare and Film HUMA 406 Desire and Discontent - Advanced HUMA 408 Good and Evil HUMA 413 Justice: Philosophical and Literary Perspectives - Advanced Literature ENGL 202 Betrayal in Contemporary Fiction HUMA 201 Trauma and Memory in Literature HUMA 403 Love Stories Philosophy PHIL 201 The Good Life PHIL 205 Love and Sex: Philosophical Perspectives PHIL 402 Knowing and Believing - Advanced PHIL 404 How is Society Possible? Conflict, Co-operation and Social Theory PHIL 405 Theories of Beauty PHIL 412 People, Mind and Body: Selfish Thoughts PHIL 413 Business and Professional Ethics: Your Money and Your Life PHIL 1000 Brainstorm - Advanced PHIL 2003 Ethics and Moral Theory Political Science POLS 201 Human Security and World Disorder POLS 202 Canada and the World: Trade, Diplomacy and War POLS 203 Leadership POLS 204 Democracy and Dictatorship POLS 205 International Relations POLS 212 The Corporation in Society POLS 250 Power: 701 POLS 401 War and Morality POLS 451 Power: 702: The Question of Legitimation - Advanced POLS 1000 Introduction to Politics Psychology PSYC 204 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 205 Human Sexuality PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2000 Lifespan Development PSYC 2500 Social Psychology PSYC 3000 Psychology of Criminal Conduct Science RSMT 2500 Qualitative Research Methods SCIE 200 Astronomy SCIE 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies SCIE 203 Science Matters: Introduction to the Sciences SCIE 403 Scientific Achievements Sociology SOCI 200 Sociology of Health SOCI 202 Canadian Families: Past, Present and Future SOCI 204 Sociology of the Everyday SOCI 300 Race, Gender and the Digital Age SOCI 301 Social Entrepreneurship SOCI 402 The Sociology of Technology - Advanced SOCI 450 City Life: 702 - Advanced SOCI 1000 Principles of Sociology SOCI 3000 Sociology of Consumption - Advanced

Humber has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting September 2008. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, Humber will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Humber shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

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