The field practice program integrates learning with service.

• Learn occupational skills and competencies
• Develop professional relationships with criminal justice organizations

You will apply criminological theories to your work.

• Integrate professonal ethics and values
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills
• Increase capacity to think critically

The blending of academic analysis with work related activity provides an excellent transition for students after graduation.

• Enter a professional field
• Continue with further academic work

You will be placed with an affiliated organization, who has designated an experienced professional to act as your Field Supervisor.

• Assigns you work that aligns with materials covered in the Criminology program

You will be assigned a Faculty Supervisor within the School of Criminology.

• Leads up to three workshops throughout
  
• Assigns readings that apply to your experiences in the field

Students may choose from two program options:

• Part-time option (6 credits)
• Full-time option (13 credits)

To participate, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a formal Criminology major or honours student
  
• Completed at least 90 credits
• Hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.75
• Completed CRIM 485 Professional Development – Field Placement

It is strongly recommended that students applying for specific field placements have completed & demonstrated academic strength in courses related to those placements.

You must sign up for CRIM 485 Professional Development – Field Placement to participate in the field practice program.

CRIM 485 is a one-credit intensive course that prepares you to transition the skills you’ve learned in your degree to the job market. Conducted primarily online in the first month of the term, CRIM 485 is required in order to apply for the field practice program.