Criminology

Career Opportunities

Candidates seeking employment with law enforcement agencies (RCMP, municipal police forces, corrections branch, etc.) should determine each agency's requirements in advance. In general, the requirements may include: excellent physical, emotional and mental health; good character (no criminal record); ability to swim; and a valid driver’s license. 

Candidates seeking employment with security or protection services face less rigorous physical requirements, but must be in good health and have high moral character. Recent graduates have enjoyed a high employment rate. They are employed with: 

• the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
• Municipal police forces
• Industrial security departments
• Protection service agencies
• Provincial Court Services and sheriffs
• Federal Customs
• Victim services
• Federal and Provincial Corrections

Transferability

All of the courses in the Criminology Program are university-transferable. The Diploma in Criminology is intended as the equivalent of the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. All courses are articulated with many BC institutions offering a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, such as Simon Fraser University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Douglas College, the University of the Fraser Valley, etc. Students are also eligible to transfer into general arts programs at a variety of universities.

Please check the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer website for specific transfer details at www.bctransferguide.ca.