Mount Royal University

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts — Criminal Justice

Course Description

Some see justice from the trenches; others view it from the benches. With Mount Royal University’s one-of-a-kind criminal justice program, you’ll learn to appreciate it from both perspectives. Unique in Alberta, the Bachelor of Arts — Criminal Justice will prepare you for a career in fields such as social justice, criminology, law, police services and more. The curriculum for the degree will educate you in six-program areas including: Foundations in Justice Studies - you will acquire basic substantive knowledge about the study of criminology and the practices of the Canadian Criminal Justice System; Human Relations - to become an effective justice practitioner, you will refine your human relations skills so you can accurately convey and solicit information, as well as resolve crises and conflict; Human Justice - justice practitioners must have respect for diversity and recognize the central role that human rights plays within the development and enforcement of criminal law. You will learn that ethical practice is the cornerstone of justice; Criminological Literacy - you will delve into the social science of criminology and become conversant with the criminological enterprise (theories and methods); Experiential Learning - learning through experience or hands on learning is a methodology deeply ingrained in the Justice Studies program; General Education - to round out your knowledge general education classes are offered to students in all degree programs.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Graduates with justice-related backgrounds are in high demand, and 97% of alumni are employed in the field within six months of graduation. Employers range from the RCMP to Canada Border Services, correctional services and social agencies. Job titles include: Police officer Police research analyst Probation officer Program coordinator for at-risk youth Canada Border Services officer Outreach coordinator Youth outreach worker Private investigator Victims assistance advisor




Bachelor of Arts — Criminal Justice Mount Royal University