Criminology Career examples • Substance abuse counsellor • Criminal investigator • Non-profit organization advocate • Lawyer • Law enforcement
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riminology is the broad-based academic study of crime, criminals, victims and the law. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to crime and punishment, the program draws on sociology, psychology and law to examine what defines a crime, why people commit them and how society responds.
Laurier Brantford’s program is unique as it allows students to begin their study of criminology in their first year. Our criminology courses include lectures, case studies and seminars, with diverse assignments and visits from a cross-section of individuals and groups associated with various fields of criminology. Students also have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities provided by the Criminology Student Association, a student-run group that
organizes events such as guest lectures, field trips and career fairs. Honours Criminology is taken with courses from the core curriculum of Contemporary Studies. This innovative program provides students with a well-rounded education, where they will develop solid critical thinking, communication and writing skills while gaining credentials that are significant to employers and necessary for advanced careers in criminology.
Degree programs Honours BA
4 years - 20 credits
Program Options Children’s Education and Development Option, see page 18. Environment and Society Option, Indigenous Studies Option and International Development Option, see page 26. Management Option, Media Studies Option and Public Relations Option, see page 27.
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Multiple Murder Gangsters, Goodfellas and Wiseguys Forensic Investigation Madness, Pollution and Crime Crime, Media and the Law Terrorism Youth Justice Victimology Outlaw Bikers
English Career examples • Teaching • International relations • Translation • Diplomacy • Tourism
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he study of English is more than words and phrases in old books. A degree in English provides students with the chance to explore new and different ideas, travel to other countries, and learn about new cultures, all the while developing writing and comprehension skills.
English at Laurier Brantford offers a comprehensive introduction to all of the major periods, genres, and theoretical issues of literature, as well as contemporary culture. The practice in criticism, introduction to literary works from various periods and exposure to writing techniques allow students to develop exceptional analytical and writing abilities. In class, students examine and discuss literary texts, study their historical and cultural contexts, develop a critical vocabulary and understand current concepts in critical theory. The program can be completed in 20 | www.chooselaurierbrantford.ca
combination with another honours program, which allows students to take complementary programs like Journalism or unique programs like Health Studies or Leadership. And with the core classes in Contemporary Studies, students will be exposed to other disciplines, and how literature and popular culture play roles in their everyday lives.
Degree programs Honours BA
4 years - 20 credits
Program Options Children’s Education and Development Option, see page 18. Environment and Society Option, Indigenous Studies Option and International Development Option, see page 26. Management Option, Media Studies Option and Public Relations Option, see page 27.
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Children’s Literature Canadian Fiction in English Documentary Film Critical Theory of Mass Media Drama of the Romantic Period The Politics of Transgression and Desire American Literature of the Early 20th Century Shakespeare’s Tragedies and History Plays