Crime and criminal justice are the focus of much public concern in Canada today. The criminology and criminal justice program is a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the complex nature of criminal justice issues that incorporates components of Law, Psychology and Sociology. Learn More.

Important Program Changes

There were changes to the program requirements for the BA in Criminology as of September 2016 and 2017. These changes could affect course selection for students admitted prior to Fall 2017, as well as any students making any program changes. Please contact the office for advising regarding these changes.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Monday, Sept 18 – Early Closure

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice will close early on Monday, September 18th, 2017 at 4:00pm. We will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your... More

The Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice will close early on Monday, September 18th, 2017 at 4:00pm. We will reopen at 8:30am on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your... More

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Missed Orientation? Get Caught Up!

Did you miss the mandatory Academic Orientation Day for Criminology and Criminal Justice? New students had a chance to learn the ins-and-outs and who’s-who of the program from professors, senior students, and departmental administrators. We discussed... More

Did you miss the mandatory Academic Orientation Day for Criminology and Criminal Justice? New students had a chance to learn the ins-and-outs and who’s-who of the program from professors, senior students, and departmental administrators. We discussed tips about the program, your courses, and being successful at university. Information handouts were... More

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Sept 5: Academic Orientation Day

Academic Orientation Day is taking place on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017. Academic Orientation is free and mandatory for all new undergraduate students. The day includes an orientation session geared to introducing you to your undergraduate studies in the... More

Academic Orientation Day is taking place on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017. Academic Orientation is free and mandatory for all new undergraduate students. The day includes an orientation session geared to introducing you to your undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Public Affairs, a faculty t-shirt, a lunch and concludes with Expo Carleton. 9:00am 102... More

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Fall CRCJ Outlines Now Available

Fall 2017 course outlines for CRCJ courses are now... More

Fall 2017 course outlines for CRCJ courses are now... More

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

FPA75: 75 Public Affairs Alumni

From the Foreign Service to foreign correspondents, Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) alumni lead fascinating and inspiring lives. In honour of Carleton University’s 75th anniversary in 2017, FPA profiled 75 of their most inspiring alumni. Recommended by the... More

From the Foreign Service to foreign correspondents, Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) alumni lead fascinating and inspiring lives. In honour of Carleton University’s 75th anniversary in 2017, FPA profiled 75 of their most inspiring alumni. Recommended by the academic units, these notable alumni represent a cross-section of the FPA alumni... More