Program Overview
Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies
Criminal Justice Studies at the University of New Brunswick is an interdisciplinary program that examines crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system from multiple perspectives, including psychological, sociological, historical, philosophical, and business.
Program Overview
The program is available as a minor and is open to students majoring in Psychology or Sociology. It offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach to understanding complex criminal justice issues.
Hands-on Learning
The program includes hands-on learning experiences, such as:
- Field placement in a provincial or federal correctional facility
Skills Acquired
Through this program, students will acquire a range of skills, including:
- Integration of knowledge from diverse sources
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal and communication (written and oral)
- Organizational
- Research
- Analyzing the causes and consequences of criminal behavior
Admission Requirements
For admission requirements, students should refer to the university's admission requirements for the Faculty of Arts.
Sample Courses
The program includes a variety of courses, such as:
- PSYC 3263: Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
- SOCI 2611: Language Crime, and Human Agency
- PHIL 3124: Contemporary Moral Problems
- HIST 4377: Social History of Crime in Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Studies program may pursue careers in:
- Parole/Probation officer
- Youth/Residential support worker
- Correctional officer in prisons/jails
- Police officer
- Community service coordinator
- Social policy developer
- Preparation for advanced/professional careers in social work, psychology, psychiatry, counseling, nursing, and other social service and health-related disciplines in which professionals work with justice-involved individuals