Program Overview

Program Information

Program Description

This program will enhance the knowledge and skill set of individuals who work or volunteer in corrections, law enforcement, security, women’s shelters, human services, youth at risk, or individuals who have a special interest in criminal psychology and behaviour. The program explores why individuals become criminals as well as why individuals are attracted to those with deviant behaviours. The program also explores factors that research suggests underlie criminal behaviours.

Admission Requirements

Criminal Psychology and Behaviour Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD); or equivalent, mature student status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.

Course Information

Course Offerings and Equivalents

Currently available courses are linked below.

• Criminal Psychology - Antisocial/Psychopathic Minds (ODE)
  • Course code: PSYL 1005
  • OntarioLearn equivalents: ODE
• Criminal Psychology - Criminal Minds (ODE)
  • Course code: PSYL 1006
  • OntarioLearn equivalents: ODE
• Cults and Terrorism (ODE)
  • Course code: GNED 1046
  • OntarioLearn equivalents: ODE
• Domestic and Workplace Violence (ODE)
  • Course code: PSYL 1009
  • OntarioLearn equivalents: ODE
• Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Justice-Involved Individuals (ODE)
  • Course code: PSYL 1026
  • OntarioLearn equivalents: ODE
• Sexual Violence (ODE)
  • Course code: PSYL 1025
  • OntarioLearn equivalents: ODE

Program Delivery

• Program Delivery: Part-time – online
• Program delivery method(s): Online

Program Outline

• Program code: CPSY
• Duration: 252 Hours
• Credential: Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions

Finance and Fees

• Are part-time students eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?
  • As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.
• What is the cost of the program?
  • As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.

Online Learning

• What is an OntarioLearn (ODE) course?
  • These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.
• OntarioLearn courses are set up as equivalents to the Georgian courses. You can choose to take the ODE courses or the Georgian courses.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

• Can I transfer credits or prior life or work experience to fast track my studies?
  • Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.
  • Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.