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Bachelor of Social Science in Criminal Justice
- Toronto, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year honours degree on the criminal justice system and responses to crime.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Social Science in Criminal Justice. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Police officer
- Correctional officer
- Border services officer
- Community crime prevention worker
- Court officer
- Federal parole officer
- Insurance fraud investigator
- Legal service worker
Curriculum
- Eight-semester honours degree. Courses include academic communications
- Government and social welfare
- Introduction to psychology
- Sociology
- The Canadian criminal justice system
- Ethics and moral theory
- Counselling theory and practice
- Group dynamics
- And human rights
- Diversity and social inclusion
- With field placements.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 university or university/college courses
- Including Grade 12 English (65-70 per cent minimum by programme) and programme prerequisites in mathematics or sciences
- Admission equivalency set by country of study
- English Language Proficiency Policy applies.
- Six university or university/college Grade 12 level courses with a minimum average set per programme.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 U/M-level courses and programme prerequisites, Humber asks for the country equivalency tool per applicant.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 84 (21 in each skill)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560
- Cambridge PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo Cambridge 176 (no subscore below 169)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,802 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Lakeshore Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social & Community Services |
| Department | Department of Social Science in Criminal Justice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,802 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 84 (21 in each skill), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 560, Cambridge PTE Academic 58, Duolingo Cambridge 176 (no subscore below 169).