Program Revisions to the BA, Major in Criminology Effective Fall 2011
The Criminology Department recently revised the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology degree program curriculum. The new program requirements, which were approved by the institution, will be implemented beginning fall 2011.
The revisions to the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology (BA CRIM), which will become effective as of September 1, 2011, include the following changes:
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CRIM 1215 will be a required course. CRIM 1215 Interpersonal and Professional Development (3 credits) is new and is described as follows in the calendar:Students will be introduced to the values and skills essential to working competently and ethically in justice and human service systems. They will learn and practice various aspects of interpersonal communication, including effective listening, empathic engagement, appropriate self-disclosure, ethical decision making, teambuilding, advocacy skills, and interviewing techniques. Students will focus on self-awareness, critical thinking, and reflection, while embracing the values of diversity and humility. They will be active participants, engaging in experiential exercises and various practice sessions throughout the course.
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Three lower-level elective credits are eliminated. Students must still complete 120 total credits for graduation.
If you have officially declared your program as Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology, you have two choices. You may:
1. continue to follow your current program, OR
2. select the new program and follow the new requirements.
While the new requirements offer some flexibility, continuing students who are close to meeting all of the existing major requirements may want to complete their degree under the original curriculum requirements.
The best way to gain a full understanding of the new requirements and how they affect your progress to graduation is to meet with an Advisor. Together you and the Advisor can determine which program requirements best meet your individual academic plan and educational goals.
If you have less than 45 credits, please book an appointment with an Educational Advisor by calling 604-599-2000 or in person at a Student Enrolment Services counter on any campus.
If you have more than 45 credits, please contact the BA Advising Centre at 604-599-3068 or visit the Faculty of Social Sciences offices, Arbutus Building, A2110 (second floor of the Surrey library). For short inquiries, you may email baadvisor@kwantlen.ca.
