Criminology, MA - Non-thesis option

Degree requirements for the Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology are listed below. For general program information, admission requirements and/or details on part-time options, see Criminology . A current list of graduate faculty is available on the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities’ website.

Degree requirements

The MA program has two options: a non-thesis option consisting of eight courses and a major paper, and a thesis option consisting of six courses and a thesis. Both options of the degree program require a total of 30 credit hours. Graduate students in both the non-thesis and thesis programs should be able to complete their studies in approximately 24 months of full-time study. See thesis, project or major paper for corresponding policies and procedures.

Proposed progression through program

Non-thesis option

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

SSCI 5001G - Major Paper in Criminology

Year 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Two reading and/or elective courses

Semester 3

SSCI 5001G - Major Paper in Criminology

Course listing

Core courses

Elective courses

Designated undergraduate electives for the fields of Cybercrime, and Inequality and Crime

SSCI 4000U - Advanced Justice Studies
SSCI 4010U - Policy Development
SSCI 4032U - Theory and Practice of Mediation

Note:

Course descriptions for the undergraduate courses listed can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue.