Criminology and Criminal Justice

Program Description

Carleton's students acquire a comprehensive, multidisciplinary understanding of the causes and definitions of crime and criminal behaviour, criminal law and its administration, and social and institutional responses to crime. Students will personalize their program by choosing one of three concentrations: Law, Psychology or Sociology. In addition, possible field placements in organizations such as the Crown Attorney’s Office, criminal law offices or the Royal Ottawa Hospital (Forensic Program) give them hands-on experience in real-life situations, including front-line work with offenders, victims, police and lawyers, to name a few. Other placements can match students with researchers and policy analysts involved in criminal justice and crime prevention. Carleton’s location in Ottawa gives students research and employment opportunities at the Department of Justice, the RCMP, the Correctional Service of Canada, the National Crime Prevention Centre and the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.