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CRIMINOLOGY | Sample Course Plan A (3 Term Option)
Here is an example course plan for students who elect to complete a Major in Criminology over four years using SFU’s three-term system.
Be sure to see a criminology academic advisor early in your studies, ideally in your first year, to make sure you are on the right track. Continue to check-in with an advisor throughout your studies with any questions or concerns relating to your academic career.
See our Program Completion Check Sheets for a helpful checklist to ensure you've completed all the required courses for your degree.
Term 1 |
| CRIM 101 |
| CRIM 131 |
| PSYC 100 |
| POL - One (1) of 100 or 151 |
Term 2 |
| CRIM 135 |
| PSYC 102 |
| SA 150 |
| PHIL (Any 100 or 200) |
Term 3 |
| CRIM 103 or 104 |
| Breadth elective |
Term 4 |
| CRIM 104 or CRIM 103 |
| CRIM 220 |
| Breadth Elective |
| Elective (Consider using electives to pursue a minor) |
Term 5 |
| CRIM 230 |
| Additional 200 CRIM course |
| STAT 203 (Recommended) |
| Elective |
Term 6 |
| Breadth Elective |
| Elective |
Students with a minimum 2.25 CGPA are eligible to enroll in upper division Criminology courses upon successful completion of 60 units and Criminology program declaration. Meet with a criminology academic advisor to apply for early program declaration or for more details on entry into the program.
Term 7 |
| CRIM 321 |
| CRIM 300/400 course |
| Elective |
| Elective |
Term 8 |
| CRIM 320 |
| CRIM 300/400 course |
| CRIM 300/400 course |
| CRIM 300/400 course or Elective |
Term 9 |
| CRIM 300/400 course or Elective |
| Elective |
Term 10 |
| CRIM 330 |
| CRIM 300/400 course |
| CRIM 300/400 course |
| Elective |
Term 11 |
| CRIM 300W |
| CRIM 300/400 course |
| CRIM 300/400 course or Elective |
| Elective |
Term 12 |
| CRIM 300/400 course or Elective |
| Elective |
Student Responsibility: It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of faculty regulations as stated in the Academic Calendar. Departmental faculty advisors and staff are available to give advice and guidance. However, the ultimate responsibility for completeness and correctness of course selection, for compliance with and completion of program and degree requirements and for observance of regulations and deadlines rests with the student.