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Resources and FAQ
The Internet provides many academic and academic-related resources which you may find valuable for researching the papers, presentations, or projects in your Criminology classes. The following is a list of potential sites which may prove helpful. For information on how to reference material obtained through the Internet, please refer to Style Sheets.
General Criminal Justice Resources
- Electronic Law Library
- Department of Justice Canada
- Justice Information Center
- Social Sciences WWW Virtual Library
- U.S. Department of Justice
Theory, Research, and Statistics
- Bureau of Justice Statistics - The World Fact Book of Criminal Justice Systems
- Critical Criminology Division of the American Society of Criminology
- Douglas College Library
- Statistics Canada
Policing
- Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- ICBC Auto Crime and Fraud
- New Westminster Police Service
- RCMP
- The Police Officer's Internet Directory
- Vancouver Police Department
Courts and the Law
- British Columbia Law Institute
- FindLaw
- Law Society of BC
- Osgoode Law Library
- Supreme Court of Canada
- UBC Law Library
Corrections
- Correctional Investigator
- Correctional Service of Canada
- Corrections Statistics (U.S.)
- The Corrections Connection
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there specific entrance requirements to become a student in the Criminology Program?
No. You apply to the College. Once you are accepted, you can register in Criminology courses. Please refer to the following link: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/application-services/application-guide.html
2. Do I take only Criminology courses during my studies?
While there are core Criminology courses you must take, your program of studies requires that you take core courses and electives outside of Criminology such as English, Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy.
3. Can I complete a Certificate in Criminal Justice in 1 year (30 credits) or a Criminology Diploma in 2 years (60 credits)?
Yes this is possible, if you are attending full time (5 courses per semester). Students may need to take day or night classes or to travel to both campuses, depending on course offerings and availability of seats in the course(s) you require.
4. Are all the Criminology courses listed in the calendar offered each semester?
For some courses we will offer multiple sections, eg. Intro. to CJS, for some, like our special topic courses, we may offer one section per year. The majority of courses are offered in fall and winter with a smaller selection offered in the summer term.
5. What can I expect in a Criminology class?
- to come to class prepared having completed any required readings or review questions
- comprehensive reading and writing assignments
- critical thinking, group discussions, oral presentations, debates
- independent study
