Program Overview

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Baccalauréat en Criminologie

The Baccalauréat en Criminologie is a 90-credit program that offers two orientations: Intervention and Analysis.

Program Description

The program allows students to acquire and integrate knowledge on the criminal phenomenon, understand the relationship between helpers and victims, and develop skills in evaluation, intervention, and social, group, and individual support for offenders and victims.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must:

• Hold a diploma of college studies (DEC) awarded by the Quebec Ministry of Education or have equivalent training.
• Have completed a preparatory year program at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal.
• Hold a pre-university diploma and have completed one year of university studies.
• Have completed at least 24 university credits.

Conditions of Admission

Students must also meet specific conditions, including:

• Being a resident of Quebec or having equivalent status.
• Having a minimum R score, which varies depending on the category of applicant.
• Meeting language proficiency requirements in French.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's status:

• Quebec resident: $2,177.05 per trimester (15 credits).
• Non-Quebec Canadian: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits).
• International student: $15,602.05 per trimester (15 credits).
• French or Belgian francophone student: $5,387.20 per trimester (15 credits).

Financial Aid

Several options are available to help students finance their studies, including:

• Bourses de l'École de criminologie.
• Bourses d'études au 1er cycle.
• Bourse d'exemption UdeM for international students.
• Bourse de mobilité for students who want to study outside Quebec.

Career Prospects

Graduates can work in various fields, including:

• Prevention.
• Support and assistance.
• Treatment of addiction.
• Mental health.
• Victimology. They can also pursue careers in research, teaching, or consulting.

Program Structure

The program consists of 90 credits, divided into:

• Tronc commun (33 credits).
• Orientation Intervention or Analyse (45 or 54 credits).
• Elective courses (12 or 18 credits).

Courses

Some of the courses offered in the program include:

• Sociocriminologie.
• Psychocriminologie.
• Justice criminelle.
• Méthodologie en criminologie.
• Pratiques criminologiques.
• Victimologie.
• Pénologie.
• Éthique en criminologie.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Criminology.
• Victimology.
• Penology.
• Sociology of deviance.
• Psychology of crime.

Language Requirements

Students must demonstrate proficiency in French, either by:

• Holding a diploma from a French-language institution.
• Passing a language proficiency test (TEF or TCF).
• Completing a French language course.

International Opportunities

The program offers opportunities for international mobility, including:

• Student exchange programs.
• Research collaborations.
• Internships abroad.

Campus Life

The University of Montreal offers a vibrant campus life, with various services and activities available to students, including:

• Sports and recreation.
• Cultural events.
• Student organizations.
• Support services (academic, personal, and career counseling).