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Doctorate in Philosophy Criminology
The department of Criminology offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology.
Criminology is devoted to the scientific analysis of crime, justice and social control. It focuses on four broad questions: the social construction of norms and the notion of crime; the criminalization of specific behaviours, individuals and groups in our society; the analysis of the goals and functioning of the criminal justice system; and the examination of contemporary forms of intervention.
Doctoral Program
The doctoral program aims to prepare criminologists who have a solid understanding of contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice policies, have in-depth knowledge of the theories and debates that characterize the discipline and are equipped to design and conduct a methodologically sound original research program.
The programs are offered in English and French and are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.
To be eligible for admission to the PhD program:
- Students must hold a master's degree (thesis or research paper) in criminology or a related discipline, with a minimum average of 75 % (B+).
- A prospective supervisor from the department's should be contacted by the candidate. The candidate should submit to the potential supervisor a description of his / her research project.
- Admission to the program depends on the acceptance of a supervisor ready to guide the candidate's research and to that end complete the following support form to be submitted to the secretary of the department.
The University of Ottawa is proud to offer a scholarship program that recognizes the excellence of its students by providing an admission scholarship of a minimum value of $ 72,000 for a period of four (4) years (under certain conditions). This financial support has two components: A scholarship of $ 9,000 per year, paid by the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in payments of $3,000 / term for the first 12 consecutive terms. A second component offered by the academic unit in the form of assistantships or internal scholarships of a minimum value of $ 9,000 per year for four years.
Language Requirements
All applicants must be able to understand speak and write either English or French proficiently. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the “Admission” section of the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
In accordance with University of Ottawa policy, students have a right to produce their written work and to answer examination questions in French or in English.
Second Language Requirement
Students who are not bilingual at the time of admission may take a placement test upon admission and, depending on their score, they will have to take and pass second language course(s) (e.g. FLS 2513 ) to ensure they attain the required standard by the end of their fourth year of studies.
Transfer from Master’s to PhD Program
Students in a master’s program who have achieved an 80% (A-) average in their last two years of undergraduate studies may be allowed to transfer to the PhD program without being required to write a master’s thesis provided they meet the following conditions:
- Completion of 5 graduate courses (15 units) with a grade of A- or better in each.
- Satisfactory progress in the research program.
- Written recommendation from the supervisor and the thesis advisory committee.
- Approval by the graduate studies committee.
The request to transfer must be made during the fourth term of enrollment or earlier. The student must enroll in the PhD in the fifth or, at the latest, in the sixth term. Following transfer, all the requirements of the doctoral program must be met.
The minimal course requirements are stated below. Students may be required to take additional courses to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills needed to pursue their program.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2019-2020 calendars for the previous requirements.
Code | Title | Units |
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Compulsory Courses: | ||
Doctoral Seminar | 3 Units | |
Research Methodology in Criminology II | 3 Units | |
Current Conceptual Issues in Criminology | 3 Units | |
3 elective course units in criminology (CRM) or other program at graduate level | 3 Units | |
Comprehensive Examination: | ||
Comprehensive Examination | ||
Thesis Proposal: | ||
Thesis Project | ||
Thesis: | ||
Doctoral Thesis |
The elective course, which can be in English or French, must be approved by the Criminology PhD Coordinator, and it can be selected from graduate courses at the 6000, 8000 or 9000 level offered by the Criminology Program or by another graduate program.
The comprehensive examination has a written and an oral component. The written examination must be successfully completed before taking the oral examination.
Transfer from Master's to PhD
Minimum standards.
The passing grade in all courses is B. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 units), the thesis proposal, or the comprehensive exam (twice), who fail to meet the deadlines (for the reading list, the comprehensive exam, the second language requirement), or whose research progress is deemed unsatisfactory are required to withdraw.
Thesis Advisory Committee
During the first term of the program, a thesis advisory committee (TAC) is formed for the candidate. The Committee’s membership will be determined by the specific interests of the candidate.
A meeting between the student and the Thesis Advisory Committee will take place at least once per term. The thesis examining board may include members who are not part of the TAC.
The TAC is composed of the supervisor and two additional professors. At least one member of the thesis committee, in addition to the supervisor, must be from the Department of Criminology. The TAC is responsible for guiding the student through the comprehensive exam and thesis process.
The TAC must be established by the end of the student's first term.
Research at the University of Ottawa
Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canada’s top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our research community thrives in four strategic areas:
- Creating a sustainable environment
- Advancing just societies
- Shaping the digital world
- Enabling lifelong health and wellness
From advancing healthcare solutions to tackling global challenges like climate change, the University of Ottawa’s researchers are at the forefront of innovation, making significant contributions to society and beyond.
Research at the Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences represents a place of excellence in knowledge creation, research and training. Driven by both disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives, research at the Faculty is rich, innovative and varied, contributing to the depth of understanding and breadth of discussions on a variety of issues nationally and internationally. This research, whether it be fundamental, theoretical, applied or action-oriented, is generated by our renowned expertise, ultimately culminating in applications designed to influence individual communities and the betterment of society.
We have identified five research themes which collectively represent a large proportion of the research undertaken at the Faculty of Social Sciences:
- International Studies
- Francophonie
- Public Policy
- Health, Well-Being
- Justice, Society
Facilities, Research Centres and Institutes at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Citizenship and Minorities (CIRCEM) , Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) , Centre for Public Management and Policy , Centre for Research on Educational and Community Service (CRECS) , Centre on Governance (COG) , Human Rights Research and Education Centre (affiliation) , Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies and Institute for Science, Society and Policy .
For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb .
IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.
Required courses are offered in English and French every year. Optional courses are offered periodically.
CRM 5301 Field Work in Criminology (3 units)
Restricted to students who have not satisfied the field placement condition or its equivalent for admission to the MCA program. Supervised field work (120 hours) in an agency approved by the Department of Criminology. Written report integrating theory and research with practical experience, to be evaluated by the supervisor and the field placement coordinator. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not Satisfactory).
Course Component: Lecture
CRM 5701 Stage en criminologie (3 crédits)
Réservé aux candidats au M.C.A. qui n'ont pas réussi un stage pratique ou son équivalent avant l'admission. Stage supervisé de 120 heures dans un organisme approuvé par le Département de criminologie. Rapport écrit intégrant la théorie et les recherches à l'expérience pratique, à évaluer par le superviseur et le coordonnateur des stages. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant).
Volet : Cours magistral
CRM 6320 Research Methodology in Criminology I (3 units)
Study of the main epistemological questions regarding research activities in criminology; in-depth analysis of data collection methods with a focus on data treatment and analysis.
CRM 6325 Research Seminar in Criminology (3 units)
Annual seminar (every two weeks) with the following objectives: (a) detailed analysis of the procedures involved in the implementation of a research activity; formulation of a research project (research problem and theoretical framework) at the end of the fall session; presentation of the final research project (research problem, theoretical framework and methodology) at the end of the winter session.
Course Component: Seminar
CRM 63251 Research Seminar in Criminology (Part 1 of 2)
Annual seminar (every two weeks) with the following objectives: (a) detailed analysis of the procedures involved in the implementation of a research activity; formulation of a research project (research problem and theoretical framework) at the end of the fall session; presentation of the final research project (research problem, theoretical framework and methodology) at the end of the winter session. (Part 1 of 2)
CRM 63252 Research Seminar in Criminology (Part 2 of 2) (3 units)
Annual seminar (every two weeks) with the following objectives: (a) detailed analysis of the procedures involved in the implementation of a research activity; formulation of a research project (research problem and theoretical framework) at the end of the fall session; presentation of the final research project (research problem, theoretical framework and methodology) at the end of the winter session. (Part 2 of 2)
Prerequisite: CRM 63251
CRM 6330 Quantitative Methods in Criminology (3 units)
Study of various epistemological, methodological and ethical questions regarding the use of quantitative methods of data collection and analysis.
CRM 6331 Qualitative Methods in Criminology (3 units)
Study of various epistemological, methodological and ethical questions regarding the use of qualitative methods of data collection and analysis.
CRM 6340 Theories of Intervention in Criminology and Alternative Practices (3 units)
Examination of the theories and bases of the treatment of the criminalized in our society. Analysis of alternative forms of practice.
CRM 6341 Counselling in Criminology (3 units)
Nature, analysis and limitations of counselling in criminology.
CRM 6342 Community Intervention in Criminology (3 units)
Community methods of intervention; responsibility and limits. Use of community resources. Participation in correction and social action.
CRM 6345 Field Placement Seminar (3 units)
Restricted to students registered in the field placement ( CRM 6400 ). Critical reflection on the field placement experience. Discussion of issues related to the field placement settings of the students. Oral presentation and written report.
Permission of the Department is required.
CRM 6350 Contemporary Criminological Theories (3 units)
Analysis of current problems in criminological theory.
CRM 6354 Social History of the Criminal Justice System (3 units)
Problems of research on the history of penal institutions; analysis of selected cases or situations.
CRM 6359 Evaluation of Criminal Justice Programs, Policies and Legislation (3 units)
Evaluation principles, approaches, models and methods; analysis of programs, policies and their theoretical underpinnings; selection of evaluation questions, preparation of a proposal and development of evaluation research tools.
CRM 6360 Philosophy of Criminal Law (3 units)
Critical examination of the main theories and ideologies of the role of criminal law; the reform of criminal law.
CRM 6361 Crime Prevention (3 units)
The impact and function of prevention research in criminology; prevention programs; evaluation.
CRM 6362 Criminal Justice and the Victims of Crime (3 units)
The impact of the Victims Movement on the aims and operation of the criminal justice system.
CRM 6363 Police and Society (3 units)
The role and functioning of the police in contemporary society; relation to the state and to civil society.
CRM 6364 Sentencing (3 units)
Analysis of the aims and operation of sentencing.
CRM 6365 The Socio-Politics of Incarceration (3 units)
Analysis of the socio-political aims, functions and consequences of incarceration. The politicization of reform; abolition; prisoners rights movements.
CRM 6367 Women and Criminal Justice (3 units)
Women as criminals and victims; the impact of the operation of the criminal justice system on women.
CRM 6370 Corporate Crime (3 units)
Analysis of the differential responses to various forms of corporate crime.
CRM 6380 Selected Topics I (3 units)
Various topics will be discussed from year to year.
CRM 6391 Justice, Injustice and Resistance: Selected topics (3 units)
Various topics related to justice, injustice and resistance. Selected topics will be announced each year.
CRM 6392 Governance, Security and Institutions: Selected topics (3 units)
Various topics related to governance, security and institutions. Specific topics will be announced each year.
CRM 6393 Culture, Technology and Modernity: Selected topics (3 units)
Various topics related to culture, technology and modernity. Specific topics will be announced each year.
CRM 6394 Crimes, Harms and Regulations: Selected topics (3 units)
Various topics related to crimes, harms and regulations. Specific topics will be announced each year.
CRM 6395 Theoretical Contributions to Criminology (3 units)
Critical review of the main debates in Criminology. It's field of knowledge and objects, its epistemologies and streams of thought (theories, concepts) and the research questions resulting from them.
CRM 6400 Field Work in Criminology II (9 units)
Restricted to students registered in the MA (Thesis and Field Placement option). Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).
Course Component: Work Term
CRM 6720 Méthodologie de recherche en criminologie I (3 crédits)
Étude des principaux problèmes épistémologiques concernant les activités de recherche en criminologie; approfondissement de certaines techniques de cueillette, et surtout, de traitement et d'analyse de données.
CRM 6725 Séminaire de recherche en criminologie (3 crédits)
Séminaire annuel (rencontres aux deux semaines) poursuivant les trois objectifs suivants : (a) analyse détaillée des différentes étapes de la mise en oeuvre d'une activité de recherche; (b) formulation de l'ébauche d'un projet de recherche (objet et cadre théorique) à la fin de la session d'automne; (c) présentation d'un projet définitif de recherche (objet, cadre théorique et méthodologie) à la fin de la session d'hiver.
Volet : Séminaire
CRM 67251 Séminaire de recherche en criminologie (Partie 1 de 2)
Séminaire annuel (rencontres aux deux semaines) poursuivant les trois objectifs suivants : (a) analyse détaillée des différentes étapes de la mise en oeuvre d'une activité de recherche; (b) formulation de l'ébauche d'un projet de recherche (objet et cadre théorique) à la fin de la session d'automne; (c) présentation d'un projet définitif de recherche (objet, cadre théorique et méthodologie) à la fin de la session d'hiver. (Partie 1 de 2)
CRM 67252 Séminaire de recherche en criminologie (Partie 2 de 2) (3 crédits)
Séminaire annuel (rencontres aux deux semaines) poursuivant les trois objectifs suivants : (a) analyse détaillée des différentes étapes de la mise en oeuvre d'une activité de recherche; (b) formulation de l'ébauche d'un projet de recherche (objet et cadre théorique) à la fin de la session d'automne; (c) présentation d'un projet définitif de recherche (objet, cadre théorique et méthodologie) à la fin de la session d'hiver. (Partie 2 de 2)
Préalable: CRM 67251
CRM 6730 Méthodologie quantitative en criminologie (3 crédits)
Étude des différentes questions d'ordre épistémologique, méthodologique et éthique concernant l'utilisation des techniques quantitatives d'enquête et d'analyse.
CRM 6731 Méthodologie qualitative en criminologie (3 crédits)
Étude des différentes questions d'ordre épistémologique, méthodologique et éthique concernant l'utilisation des techniques qualitatives d'enquête et d'analyse.
CRM 6740 Théories de l'intervention en criminologie et pratiques alternatives (3 crédits)
Examen des théories et des points d'ancrage du traitement du justiciable dans notre société. Analyse des pratiques alternatives.
CRM 6741 L'entretien clinique en criminologie (3 crédits)
Nature, analyse et portée de l'entretien clinique.
CRM 6742 Intervention communautaire (3 crédits)
La méthode d'intervention communautaire; implications et limites; l'emploi des ressources communautaires; la participation dans le domaine correctionnel et au niveau de l'action sociale.
CRM 6745 Séminaire de stage (3 crédits)
Réservé aux étudiants inscrits au stage ( CRM 6800 ). Évaluation critique des apprentissages liés à l'expérience de stage. Discussion de thèmes en rapport avec les milieux de stage des étudiants. Présentations orales et rapport écrit.
Permission du Département est requise.
CRM 6750 Théories criminologiques contemporaines (3 crédits)
Analyse de certains problèmes d'actualité dans le domaine de la pensée criminologique.
CRM 6754 L'approche historique en criminologie (3 crédits)
Les problèmes de recherche reliés à l'histoire des institutions pénales; analyse de cas ou situations choisies.
CRM 6759 Évaluation des programmes, des politiques et des lois en matière de justice criminelle (3 crédits)
Principes, approches, modèles et méthodes d'évaluation; analyse des interventions et de leurs fondements théoriques, choix des questions évaluatives, préparation d'un projet et élaboration des outils de recherche évaluative.
CRM 6760 Philosophie du droit pénal (3 crédits)
Examen critique des principales conceptions et idéologies concernant les finalités du droit pénal.
CRM 6761 La prévention et la criminologie (3 crédits)
L'impact et les fonctions des études de prévention en criminologie; programmes de prévention; évaluation de ces programmes.
CRM 6762 La question des victimes et la justice pénale (3 crédits)
La place de la victime et la signification du mouvement pro-victime relativement au fonctionnement et au but de la justice pénale.
CRM 6763 Police et société (3 crédits)
La fonction et le fonctionnement des organismes policiers dans la société contemporaine; leurs rapports avec l'état et la société civile.
CRM 6764 La détermination de la peine (3 crédits)
Analyse des objectifs et des enjeux propres à la détermination de la peine.
CRM 6765 Analyse sociopolitique de l'emprisonnement (3 crédits)
Analyse des buts, des fonctions et des conséquences socio-politiques de l'incarcération. La politisation de la réforme; abolition; mouvements en faveur des droits des prisonniers et des prisonnières.
CRM 6767 La femme et la justice pénale (3 crédits)
La femme comme justiciable et victime; l'impact du fonctionnement de la justice pénale sur les femmes.
CRM 6770 Délinquance d'affaires (3 crédits)
Analyse du traitement différentiel de diverses délinquances d'affaires.
CRM 6780 Sujets choisis I (3 crédits)
Divers sujets seront discutés d'une année à l'autre.
CRM 6791 Justice, Injustice et Résistance: Thèmes choisis (3 crédits)
Divers sujets concernant la justice, l'injustice et la résistance. Les thématiques précises seront annoncées chaque année.
CRM 6792 Gouvernance, Sécurité et Institutions: Thèmes choisis (3 crédits)
Divers sujets concernant la gouvernance, la sécurité et les institutions Les thématiques précises seront annoncées chaque année.
CRM 6793 Culture, Technologie et Modernité: Thèmes choisis (3 crédits)
Divers sujets concernant la culture, la technologie et la modernité. Les thématiques précises seront annoncées chaque année.
CRM 6794 Crimes, Torts et Régulations: Thèmes choisis (3 crédits)
Divers sujets concernant les crimes, les torts et les régulations. Les thématiques précises seront annoncées chaque année.
CRM 6795 Contributions théoriques à la criminologie (3 crédits)
Examen critique des principaux débats en criminologie, son champ de connaissance et ses objets, ses épistémologies et courants de pensées (théories, concepts) ainsi que les questions de recherche qui en découlent.
CRM 6800 Stage en criminologie II (9 crédits)
Réservé aux étudiants inscrits au programme de M.A. (option thèse et stage). Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant).
Volet : Stage
CRM 6999 Mémoire de recherche / Major Research Paper (6 crédits / 6 units)
Obligatoire pour les étudiants inscrits au programme de M.A. (option mémoire). / Compulsory for students registered in the MA (Major Research Paper option).
Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research
CRM 8100 Doctoral Seminar (3 units)
This seminar provides students with the epistemological and theoretical tools necessary for developing an advanced level of reflection around their research topic. Attendance, active participation, an oral presentation, and a paper are compulsory.
CRM 81001 Doctoral Seminar (Part 1 of 2)
This seminar provides students with the epistemological and theoretical tools necessary for developing an advanced level of reflection around their research topic. Attendance, active participation, an oral presentation, and a paper are compulsory. (Part 1 of 2)
CRM 81002 Doctoral Seminar (Part 2 of 2) (3 units)
This seminar provides students with the epistemological and theoretical tools necessary for developing an advanced level of reflection around their research topic. Attendance, active participation, an oral presentation, and a paper are compulsory. (Part 2 of 2)
CRM 8102 Current Conceptual Issues in Criminology (3 units)
This course focuses on theory and concept construction and/or conceptual issues in knowlede production. Emphasis on engaging students in a broad range of skills such as conceptualisation, analysis, and synthesis.
CRM 81021 Current Conceptual Issues in Criminology (Part 1 of 2)
This course focuses on theory and concept construction and/or conceptual issues in knowlede production. Emphasis on engaging students in a broad range of skills such as conceptualisation, analysis, and synthesis. (Part 1 of 2)
CRM 81022 Current Conceptual Issues in Criminology(Part 2 of 2) (3 units)
This course focuses on theory and concept construction and/or conceptual issues in knowlede production. Emphasis on engaging students in a broad range of skills such as conceptualisation, analysis, and synthesis. (Part 2 of 2)
Prerequisite: CRM 81021
CRM 8110 Research Methodology in Criminology II (3 units)
Reflection on issues related to research methodology. In-depth training in a few methods. Methods of enquiry, practical considerations, data analysis, interpretation of results, etc. Acquisition of the knowledge needed to develop, direct, and administer a major research program in criminology.
CRM 8500 Séminaire de doctorat I (3 crédits)
Ce séminaire offrira des outils épistémologiques et théoriques aux étudiants afin qu'ils entament une réflexion poussée sur leur sujet de recherche. La présence, la participation active, une présentation orale et un travail écrit sont obligatoires.
CRM 85001 Séminaire de doctorat I (Partie 1 de 2)
Ce séminaire offrira des outils épistémologiques et théoriques aux étudiants afin qu'ils entament une réflexion poussée sur leur sujet de recherche. La présence, la participation active, une présentation orale et un travail écrit sont obligatoires. (Partie 1 de 2)
CRM 85002 Séminaire de doctorat I (Partie 2 de 2) (3 crédits)
Ce séminaire offrira des outils épistémologiques et théoriques aux étudiants afin qu'ils entament une réflexion poussée sur leur sujet de recherche. La présence, la participation active, une présentation orale et un travail écrit sont obligatoires. (Partie 2 de 2)
Préalable: CRM 85001
CRM 8502 Questions conceptuelles contemporaines en criminologie (3 crédits)
Ce cours porte sur les aspects théoriques et conceptuels de la production de connaissance. L'accent est mis sur l'engagement des étudiants dans un large éventail de compétences, telles que la conceptualisation, l'analyse et la synthèse.
CRM 85021 Questions conceptuelles contemporaines en criminologie (Partie 1 de 2)
Ce cours porte sur les aspects théoriques et conceptuels de la production de connaissance. L'accent est mis sur l'engagement des étudiants dans un large éventail de compétences, telles que la conceptualisation, l'analyse et la synthèse. (Partie 1 de 2)
CRM 85022 Questions conceptuelles contemporaines en criminologie (Partie 2 de 2) (3 crédits)
Ce cours porte sur les aspects théoriques et conceptuels de la production de connaissance. L'accent est mis sur l'engagement des étudiants dans un large éventail de compétences, telles que la conceptualisation, l'analyse et la synthèse. (Partie 2 de 2)
Préalable : CRM 85021
CRM 8510 Méthodologie de recherche en criminologie II (3 crédits)
Réflexion sur la méthode scientifique et sur les problèmes liés à la méthodologie. Apprentissage en profondeur de quelques méthodes. Modes d'investigation, organisation matérielle de la recherche, interprétation des données, appréciation des résultats, etc. Développement des connaissances nécessaires pour concevoir, diriger et administrer un programme de recherche d'envergure en criminologie.
CRM 9997 Projet de thèse / Thesis Project
Rédaction et soutenance orale d'un projet de thèse, à terminer normalement avant la fin de la cinquième session d'inscription au programme. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). / Writing and oral defence of the thesis proposal to be completed normally before the end of the fifth session of registration in the program. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).
CRM 9998 Examen de synthèse / Comprehensive Examination
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Criminology and Social Justice (Doctoral program)
Program details.
Faculty Social Science and Humanities
Degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Delivery method Hybrid online/in-class
Location Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa
Start dates September
Length Approximately 48 months, based on full-time study
Program load Full-time
Program format Courses with a PhD research dissertation
The PhD in Criminology and Social Justice combines disciplinary and specialized study in Criminology, study in qualitative research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. Specifically, the program will prepare students for careers related to research and/or teaching in college and university settings, research and practice in behavioural science crime units within law enforcement, research in correctional facilities, research in mental health institutions, evaluation of community programs, administration in provincial and federal programs, statistical research in government organizations, and research in justice-related institutes.
- Admission requirements
- Application deadlines
- How to apply
- Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in the social sciences from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Typically, applicants are expected to have completed the university's Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology or an equivalent research project or thesis-based MA program from a recognized institution.
- Minimum overall academic standing of an A-minus (GPA: 3.7 on a 4.3 scale) during their graduate studies.
Applicants with advanced degrees in other relevant fields, such as Sociology, Social Psychology or Legal Studies, are also welcome to apply. Applicants with unrelated backgrounds may be admitted as special cases. However, all applicants should realize that without a strong background in social science, specifically social theories and methodologies, they may find themselves at a significant, temporary disadvantage.
Required supporting documents:
To apply, applicants should prepare a portfolio consisting of all of the following:
- A completed application form.
- One official or institution-certified copy of each previous undergraduate and graduate transcript.
- A photocopy of the applicant’s degree parchment(s).
- Proof of English proficiency if the applicant’s first language is not English (see language requirement section below).
- A two- to three-page statement of academic intent.
- A curriculum vitae (CV).
- At least three letters of reference. Academic referees are preferred; however, non-academic referees’ letters will be considered as well.
- A substantive writing sample. A sample of the applicant's MA thesis is optimal. However, a sample from any published work (with the applicant as first author), or any other MA assignment would suffice if a thesis was not completed or pursued.
An applicant’s statement of academic intent should describe previous research experience, including the MA thesis project and any other relevant research projects. A short description of general career aspirations, and any relevant industrial or community experience would also be highly appropriate. If an applicant has already contacted a potential dissertation supervisor (which is highly advised), that should be made known within the statement.
Applicants must also submit the required documents outlined in the checklist of required documents .
- Admission is competitive and occurs once per year. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including grades, distribution of courses taken, statements of academic intent, reference letters, research interests, and supervisor and funding availability.
- Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Required test scores for English language proficiency:
See English language proficiency for the minimum required test scores for this program.
It is highly recommended that you start the application process well in advance of the deadline. Applicants are encouraged to complete their application and submit all required documents as soon as possible, to ensure the best chance of securing an offer.
Note: The university reserves the right to amend application deadlines and/or close applications without prior notice.
Please see application deadlines for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.
Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See application process and requirements for step-by-step instructions.
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- Abuse against women
- Beliefs about justice
- Corrections/penology
- Crime and ethnicity
- Criminology theory
- Inequality and crime
- Mental health
- Poverty and inner-city crime
- Restorative justice
- Social media
- Stereotyping, stigmatization and discrimination
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Learn more about the research areas within this program and find research experts by visiting the faculty’s website and the university's Expert Centre .
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Applicants to research-based graduate programs who are studying full-time are automatically considered for some types of funding at the time of admission.
Types of funding that do not require an application:
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For more details on the above funding opportunities, see graduate student awards and funding .
Please note: Part-time students are not eligible for the above funding opportunities.
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Criminology and sociolegal studies, program overview.
The primary aim of the graduate program at the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies is to provide students with opportunities for advanced multi‑disciplinary study and supervised research experience in the areas of crime, the administration of criminal justice, and social studies of law and regulation.
The program familiarizes students with existing bodies of criminological and sociolegal research, and develops critical, analytical and methodological skills. It is not a training program in forensic science, nor in professional legal studies. Rather, it is designed to educate students for careers in teaching or research, as well as jobs in which the ability to evaluate criminological or sociolegal research critically is necessary or desirable.
The graduate program is identified with two fields: criminology and sociolegal studies.
- The criminology field includes the study of patterns in crime, criminal behaviour, and the administration of criminal justice. Subject areas include, for example, theories of crime and order, politics and crime, the psychology of criminal behaviour, policing, the criminal process, sentencing, penology, youth crime and justice, and criminal justice history.
- The sociolegal studies field includes the study of how various types of law (e.g., criminal, civil, administrative, regulatory), as well as different mechanisms of social regulation, are used to prevent manage and sanction harmful conduct and effect security. Subject areas include, for example, theoretical perspectives on law and society; regulation, law, crime, and the economy; and, risk, regulation, and security.
Students may also be interested in the combined degree program in Law, Juris Doctor / Criminology, Master of Arts (JD/MA) .
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Application deadline | MA, PhD: Fall 2024 entry 08-Jan-2024
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Minimum admission average | MA: B+ PhD:A-minus average in Master’s | MA: B+ PhD:A-minus average in Master’s |
Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | PhD: No | PhD: No |
Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? | PhD: Before | PhD: Before |
Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? | PhD: Applicant | PhD: Applicant |
Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | MA, PhD: No | MA, PhD: No |
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The JD/PhD (Criminology and Sociolegal Studies) Program allows students to complement the internal study of law (jurisprudence, doctrinal analysis, legal theory) with an external study of criminal justice and law that uses social science methodologies and theoretical frameworks. This program provides rigorous training in both, and yields graduates with enhances skills, perspective, and capacity to produce excellent interdisciplinary scholarship.
The JD/PhD (Criminology and Sociolegal Studies) Combined Program allows students to meet the requirements for the JD and reach the “all but dissertation” stage of the PhD one year sooner than if the two degrees were taken sequentially. Successful candidates will qualify for the JD degree at the end of the fourth year of study. They will also have completed their PhD comprehensive exam requirement. In the summer after year 4 they will complete their dissertation proposal and achieve candidacy for the PhD. They will qualify for the PhD degree upon completing a doctoral dissertation in the years following the fourth year of study. The program is offered jointly by the Faculty of Law and the Department of Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto.
Admission requirements:
Students applying to the JD/PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies program must be admitted to both the Faculty of Law and the PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies program. Candidates must, therefore, satisfy the admission requirements of both units independently, including the Law School Admission Test and all admission requirements of the PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies program. Separate applications to each unit must be submitted.
Requirements:
- In the first year of the program, students will register at the Faculty of Law and complete all first year courses at the Faculty of Law.
- In the second year of the program, students complete Criminology and Sociolegal Studies coursework (4 half courses = 2.0 FCE’s) in accordance with the PhD requirements for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies. Students will be registered in the Faculty of Arts & Science.
- In the third year, students complete the requirements for the JD degree by taking 12-32 upper year Law credits, and work toward their PhD comprehensive exam requirement. Students will be registered in the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts & Science.
- In the fourth year, students complete the requirements for the JD degree by taking 12-32 JD credits, for a total of 48 law credits in years three and four. Students also complete their PhD comprehensive exam requirement. Students will be registered in the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts & Science.
- In the summer after year 4, students will have completed their PhD comprehensive exam requirement and their dissertation proposal and achieved candidacy for the PhD. The JD will not be conferred until the JD requirements are met, the PhD comprehensive exam is completed, and the dissertation proposal has been submitted.
- Subsequent to their fourth year, students will complete the PhD thesis. Registration will be at the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Course Selection:
Students must meet all of the Faculty of Law’s graduation requirements. They must meet the Law Faculty’s course selection deadline, notwithstanding the Department of Criminology and Sociolegal Studies course selection process. Students must submit their proposed course selections for years 2 to 4 of the program to the Director of the Combined Program prior to the applicable course selection deadlines in each year in each unit. Any subsequent course changes must be approved by the Director.
Registration and Financial Assistance:
- In the first year of the program, students will be registered in the Faculty of Law and will receive a deferred acceptance into the doctoral program. They will pay Law School tuition and will be eligible for assistance under the Law School's financial aid program.
- In the second year, students will be registered in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies. They will pay the fees applicable to the PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies. They will be eligible for graduate assistance. They will not be eligible for financial assistance from the Faculty of Law.
- In the third and fourth years, students will be registered again in the Faculty of Law, pay Law School tuition and be eligible for the Law School's financial aid program.
- Following their fourth year , they will once again pay fees applicable to the PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.
- Grading : Grading for students in the Combined Program will be the applicable grading scheme in force at the time at the Faculty of Law and the Department of Criminology and Sociolegal Studies.
To apply to the JD Program at the Faculty of Law, see Application Procedure for the JD Program on this Web site. For more information about this combined program, contact the: Admissions Office Faculty of Law University of Toronto 84 Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 2C5
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Below is a list of best universities in Canada ranked based on their research performance in Criminology and Criminal Justice. A graph of 352K citations received by 23.3K academic papers made by 46 universities in Canada was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.
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1. University of Toronto
For Criminology and Criminal Justice
2. Simon Fraser University
3. University of British Columbia
4. University of Montreal
5. Carleton University
6. University of Ottawa
7. Queen's University
8. York University
9. McGill University
10. University of Alberta
11. Western University
12. University of Calgary
13. McMaster University
14. University of Saskatchewan
15. University of Victoria
16. University of Manitoba
17. Dalhousie University
18. University of New Brunswick
19. Wilfrid Laurier University
20. University of Waterloo
21. Laval University
22. University of Windsor
23. University of Guelph
24. Memorial University of Newfoundland
25. Ontario Tech University
26. Ryerson University
27. University of Quebec in Montreal
28. Brock University
29. Lakehead University
30. University of Winnipeg
31. Concordia University
32. University of Regina
33. University of Lethbridge
34. Saint Mary's University
35. Trent University
36. University of Quebec, Trois-Rivieres
37. MacEwan University
38. University of Sherbrooke
39. Mount Royal University
40. Kings University in Canada
41. Kwantlen Polytechnic University
42. University of the Fraser Valley
43. Thompson Rivers University
44. Laurentian University
45. St. Francis Xavier University
46. Mount Saint Vincent University
The best cities to study Criminology and Criminal Justice in Canada based on the number of universities and their ranks are Toronto , Burnaby , Vancouver , and Montreal .
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Criminology and Social Justice (Doctoral program)
Submitting an Application. Applications to the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) through the online application which is housed on a secure server at the University of Toronto. The Centre will consider your application only after you have entered your personal and academic ...
The graduate program is identified with two fields: criminology and sociolegal studies. The criminology field includes the study of patterns in crime, criminal behaviour, and the administration of criminal justice. Subject areas include, for example, theories of crime and order, politics and crime, the psychology of criminal behaviour, policing ...
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Canada. Graduate Studies Maggie Benston Centre 1100 Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Canada. Application Fee. ... Students in the School of Criminology PhD program are engaged in a great deal of reading, writing, and speaking, and must be able to understand and use highly nuanced academic ...
The University of Ottawa ranks among Canada's top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion. ... PhD in Criminology. The PhD program focuses on the creation and reform of criminal justice policies. It has two specializations: criminal ...
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS. Our graduate programs provide an outstanding opportunity for students looking to pursue further studies in criminology. The school boasts several well-funded research centres and institutes providing numerous research opportunities for graduate students in diverse areas of study.
The JD/PhD (Criminology and Sociolegal Studies) Combined Program allows students to meet the requirements for the JD and reach the "all but dissertation" stage of the PhD one year sooner than if the two degrees were taken sequentially. ... students will be registered in the Faculty of Law and will receive a deferred acceptance into the ...
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Below is the list of 46 best universities for Criminology and Criminal Justice in Canada ranked based on their research performance: a graph of 352K citations received by 23.3K academic papers made by these universities was used to calculate ratings and create the top. ... We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do ...
All studies; Criminology; North America; Canada; Simon Fraser University; Criminology ; About. The School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of master of arts and doctor of philosophy that are designed for, but not restricted to, individuals graduating with a bachelors or masters degree in criminology, or students with a background in one ...
The doctoral program at the University of Ottawa aims to prepare criminologists who have a solid understanding of contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice policies, have in-depth knowledge of the theories and debates that characterize the discipline and are equipped to design and conduct a methodologically sound original research ...
The Department of Criminology is nationally and internationally recognized for its cutting-edge approach to a variety of criminal justice issues, including crime prevention, social justice, violence against women, drug policy, sex work, prisons, youth, media representations of crime, political violence, human rights, policing, victimology and cybercrime.
The doctoral program involves coursework, comprehensive examinations, and completion of a PhD thesis. The School of Criminology has both a strong national and international focus. Undergraduate and graduate students come from all parts of Canada. At the international level, persons enrolled in the MA and PhD programs have come from Australia ...
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Criminology Graduate Programs: Overview in Canada. Criminology Graduate Programs teach ways to analyze and potentially prevent crime. To do this, programs first examine leading factors of crime. This could involve studying human behavior or law enforcement challenges to better predict criminal patterns.
The Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology is an intensive program that develops foundational knowledge in research practices, theories of crime and deviance, and opportunities for professionalization. We offer two distinct streams of study within our MA in Criminology program: One-Year Coursework Stream. Two-Year Thesis Stream.
Investigate today's criminal justice and governance challenges Join a master's program that stands out for its collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to criminology. Faculty from the Department of ... "When exploring graduate programs, I knew that I wanted a school with a supportive academic culture. ... Canada. Email: [email protected] ...
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF CRIMINOLOGY. The School of Criminology is one of the largest in Canada and on the Pacific Rim and is one of the leading criminology and criminal justice teaching and research centres in the world. The School has a complement of over 30 full time faculty members, a large number of adjunct professors and associate members ...
The MA in Criminology and Social Justice offers structured yet flexible options for pursuing advanced study. The graduate program combines theoretical training in Criminology and socio-legal studies, with practical, real-world knowledge and experience. Optional field placement positions complement classroom learning and give students ...