Welcome

Understanding crime and justice is fundamental. And attempting to balance the interests of victims, offenders, the public, and politicians makes the field of criminology incredibly dynamic and ever-changing. The curriculum offered by the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology will provide you with a wide range of courses about the operation of the criminal justice system, the professionals that work within the system, and the various stakeholders that are involved in the system. The ability to think critically about issues in criminology and the substantive knowledge you will acquire, will prepare you for work in criminal justice related fields as well as postgraduate education. 

The field of criminology is interdisciplinary, as is the faculty in the department. Our professors have backgrounds in fields as diverse as law, social anthropology, criminology, and sociology. They conduct research in areas such as; the operation of the youth justice system, youth gangs, geographic analysis of violent crime, human rights and national security, human trafficking, policing and governance, Aboriginal governance and justice, and victims in the criminal justice system. The intellectual diversity and cutting edge research contributes to the vitality of the department and will enhance your overall educational experience.

We look forward to meeting you! Feel free to contact us if you have further questions.

Kim Varma
Chair 

Departmental News and Events

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, the Office of the Dean of Arts and The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education invite you to

Through the Glass
One Woman’s Pursuit of Justice, Forgiveness & Healing

SHANNON MORONEY

Teacher, author and restorative justice advocate

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Alumni Lounge, 4th Floor, Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens

Shauna Marie Brown, third-year Criminal Justice student receives the Hon. Dr. Mary Ann Chambers Award

The Viola Desmond Day Awards celebrate strong, black Canadian women. From left: Rihab Ali, Grade 12 student, Jarvis Collegiate Institute; Paulette Kelly, School of Fashion professor; Shauna Marie Brown, third-year criminal justice; and Tanya Fermin-Poppleton, manager of operations, Security and Emergency Services.

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