Criminology
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Start Your Criminology Studies
While Still In High School
Criminology involves
the study of crime,
criminal behaviour,
and responses to lawbreaking. A Criminology
diploma provides an
excellent knowledge
base for work in nearly
every aspect of the
justice system.
“I asked the RCMP for
the best course to take to become a
police officer and they told me take
criminology.”
Michael Green, NIC Alumni, Criminology
Introduction to Criminology
Study how the justice system defines crime
and criminals in Canada. CRM 101 challenges
you to consider the line between law-abiding
citizens and those who commit crime.
COURSE CODE: CRM-101
LOCATION: Distance
START: Feb 2 - May 27 (no classes Mar 14 - Apr 1)
ADMISSION: C minimum in one of Provincial English 12, ENG 060, ENG 096,
ENG 098, or ESL 090. Or, talk to your counsellor, you may qualify for an exemption.
What is Dual Credit?
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Dual credit is an early entry opportunity
that allows high school students to
complete university-level courses or
provincially approved trades training
before graduating from high school.
Students receive credit towards their
Grade 12 graduation requirements, as
well as NIC credit towards a degree,
diploma, or trades credential. Credits are
fully transferable to institutions across BC.
How Dual Credit
Benefits You
SAVE MONEY: Talk to your high school
counsellor about financial support for
college courses.
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE: Develop
your study skills as you discover what it’s
like to attend college.
EASE YOUR WORKLOAD: Get a head
start on university courses and credits
before you graduate high school.
LEARN IN A SUPPORTED
ENVIRONMENT: Take advantage of
NIC’s small class sizes and supportive
instructors.
EXPLORE: Explore college-level courses
and career options while still you’re in
high school.
Program information changes frequently. Visit www.nic.bc.ca or contact Student Services for current information
Keep Studying NIC’s
Criminology Diploma
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Introduction to Criminology represents
the first three credits of your Criminology
diploma. The two-year diploma is a great
choice for individuals wishing to pursue
post-secondary training for criminal
justice related employment or advance to
further studies in criminology.
WHAT YOU’LL STUDY Topics will include
the criminal justice system, criminal law
and politics, psychology, criminal and
deviant behaviour, sociology, research
methods, statistics, introduction to
corrections and policing, and more.
GO FURTHER The Criminology diploma
provides transfer credit toward many
degrees in BC including Bachelor of Arts
degrees in Criminology at Simon Fraser
University and Vancouver Island University.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES A Criminology
diploma leads to to a wide range of
occupations such as correctional officer,
court reporter, immigration officer,
researcher, legal assistant, First Nations
band officer, insurance adjuster, youth
court worker, probation officer, police
officer, crime analyst, and more.
n. All tuition costs are approximate and do not include books, supplies, and fees.
How to Apply
Contact your high school counselor, who will guide you through the application
process and ensure you plan your Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses accordingly.
You will be required to complete the Dual Credit Transition Program Application
Process, the form can be found at
WWW.NIC.BC.CA/STUDENTS/PROGRAMS/DUAL_CREDIT.ASPX
Apply early to ensure you meet the entry requirements, or pre-requisites, for your
program. In most cases, dual credit students need English 12 to take university-level
courses.
Interested in Dual Credit?
NIC OFFERS DUAL CREDIT OPTIONS IN:
Business, Fine Arts, Tourism, Applied Business Technology and University Studies.
Contact your career program teacher, high school counsellor or the NIC
recruitment officer:
LORI BORAY
NIC STUDENT RECRUITMENT OFFICER
T: 250-334-5267
F: 250-334-5018
lori.boray@nic.bc.ca
“Dual credit students can’t lose,
they get to explore new subjects
with NIC’s supportive instructors and
there is financial support.”
Lori Boray
NIC Student Recruitment Officer