Program Learning Outcomes - Criminology and Justice

By the end of the program, students graduating will be able to:

• Apply an in-depth knowledge of systems involved in the process and pursuit of justice, including roles and requirements of stakeholders and services.
• Communicate effectively using oral, written and nonverbal skills necessary for justice professionals.
• Comply with the norms, values, guidelines, codes of conduct, relevant professional codes, and ethical requirements in the workplace.
• Utilize a systems approach in understanding and using the integration and co-operation of all of the agencies in the justice system.
• Apply knowledge of the major concepts and theoretical perspectives including legal, sociological and political, underlying the justice system.
• Apply specific skills required in the justice system and in the not-for-profit sector, such as advocacy, mediation, policy assessment and development, report writing, and research.
• Conduct and interpret research related to justice.
• Apply knowledge of the philosophical, societal and historical issues which impact the justice system.
• Conduct analysis of policies and programs related to criminal and social justice.