COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology at Trent University is a structured 20.0-credit Honours program that develops a deep understanding of crime, justice systems, and the social forces that shape both. Students complete 12.0 core credits in Criminology and related disciplines, including foundational courses such as CRIM 1615H, CRIM 2616H, and CRIM 2617H, along with advanced coursework at the 3000 and 4000 levels that allows for more specialized study in areas like justice policy, theory, and applied criminological research. The program also requires supporting courses outside Criminology, including forensic science (FRSC 1100H), Indigenous studies (INDG 1001H and 3201H), sociology (SOCI 1001H and 1002H), writing (WRIT 1001H), and additional social science electives that broaden analytical and methodological skills. Students must also complete MATH, PSYC, ECON, GEOG, or SOCI prerequisites in some cases, but cannot take certain overlapping courses like CRIM 3617H if equivalent courses have been completed elsewhere, requiring substitution with another upper-level Criminology or Sociology credit. The program emphasizes both academic depth and practical experience, with opportunities such as co-op placements and experiential learning courses like CRIM 4950H (available in select academic years). Overall, the degree prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, social services, policy analysis, and graduate studies in criminology, law, or related social sciences.