Criminology
Criminology involves the study of crime, including victimization, criminality, and criminal justice agents and institutions among other areas. The field is multi-disciplinary, including Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, and various other academic fields.
At Lakehead University, you will have the option to major, specialize, or minor in Criminology. The Criminology Program emphasizes a practitioner orientation, with a variety of courses that introduce and familiarize students with the Canadian criminal justice system. Three thematic areas of focus run throughout the Program’s course offerings: (1) social justice and human rights, (2) law and legal institutions, and (3) forensic science and criminalistics.
As a program graduate, you will be well situated to, among other things, consider careers in:
- Law enforcement (e.g., policing, border security)
- Corrections (e.g., institutions, probation)
- Social work (e.g., victims services organizations, offender rehabilitation programs)
Or, to apply to further schooling that opens up additional career opportunities, such as:
- Law school
- Teacher education
- Graduate school
A sample of courses in the Criminology Program at Lakehead includes: Youth Crime, Cyber-Crime, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Profiling, Policing, Death Investigation, and a wide variety of other innovative courses.
THE LAKEHEAD ADVANTAGE
Lakehead Orillia offers a unique campus experience, being intimate in size and exceptionally modern in its facilities. The intimate learning environment facilitates a close and interactive student experience from first year, providing undergraduate students with opportunities to easily acquaint themselves with professors in the Criminology Program and become involved with professors’ research projects.
Lakehead University also offers an outstanding scholarship program, being recognized as one of the leading schools in Canada on this front. Students entering the Criminology Program with an average from high school of 80% or greater are eligible for various scholarship funding, including automatic entrance awards (further details are available here).
Transfer Options
It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both.
There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.
LINKS TO KEY INFORMATION
Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.
Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:
To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:
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Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:
To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:
Program Specific Requirements
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CriminologyDegree:Arts & SciencesAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:English (ENG4U)Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12Program Specific Requirements for International Students:EnglishProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40SProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (ENG4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to the English prerequisite requirement are accepted. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy this specific prerequisite requirement.Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English Language Arts 121 or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African HeritageProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621AProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 English (603 or 604)Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:English (ENG4U) or equivalentProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B
In your first year of the Criminology program, you could expect to take courses such as:
Criminology 1030 – Introduction to Criminalistics
Criminology 1010 – Introduction to Criminology
One FCE of:
- Psychology 1100 – Introduction to Psychology
- Sociology 1100 – Introduction to Sociology
- Political Science 1100 – Introduction to Political Science
- Political Science 1301 – Introduction to Law
The balance of your courses will be electives.
Personal Campus Environment
Lakehead Orillia offers a unique campus experience, being intimate in size and exceptionally modern in its facilities. The intimate learning environment facilitates a close and interactive student experience from first year, providing undergraduate students with opportunities to easily acquaint themselves with professors in the Criminology Program and become involved with professors’ research projects.
Scholarship Funding
Lakehead University also offers an outstanding scholarship program. Students entering the Criminology Program with an average from high school of 80% or greater are eligible for various scholarship funding, including automatic entrance awards (further details are available here).
Unique Learning Opportunities
The Lakehead Criminology experience emphasizes a practitioner orientation, which will intimately familiarize you with the three pillars of the Canadian criminal justice system: policing, prosecution, and corrections. Delve into the world of forensic evidence collection and the scientific analysis of physical evidence as well as the role of forensic science in criminal justice proceedings.
More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information
All fees are displayed in Canadian Dollars ($CAD)
Arts & Science
Orillia
Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $5,984.51 | $1,126.83 | $7,111.34 | $3,555.67 | $3,555.67 | $1,196.90 | $1,291.67 | $598.45 | $645.84 |
2 | $5,955.86 | $1,044.11 | $6,999.97 | $3,499.99 | $3,499.98 | $1,191.17 | $1,285.94 | $595.59 | $642.97 |
3 | $5,915.30 | $1,044.11 | $6,959.41 | $3,479.71 | $3,479.70 | $1,183.06 | $1,277.83 | $591.53 | $638.92 |
4 | $5,398.29 | $1,044.11 | $6,442.40 | $3,221.20 | $3,221.20 | $1,079.66 | $1,174.43 | $539.83 | $587.21 |
Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $6,283.74 | $1,126.83 | $7,410.57 | $3,705.29 | $3,705.28 | $1,256.75 | $1,351.52 | $628.37 | $675.76 |
2 | $5,955.86 | $1,044.11 | $6,999.97 | $3,499.99 | $3,499.98 | $1,191.17 | $1,285.94 | $595.59 | $642.97 |
3 | $5,915.30 | $1,044.11 | $6,959.41 | $3,479.71 | $3,479.70 | $1,183.06 | $1,277.83 | $591.53 | $638.92 |
4 | $5,398.29 | $1,044.11 | $6,442.40 | $3,221.20 | $3,221.20 | $1,079.66 | $1,174.43 | $539.83 | $587.21 |
Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $29,355.00 | $1,126.83 | $30,481.83 | $15,240.92 | $15,240.91 | $5,871.00 | $5,965.77 | $2,935.50 | $2,982.89 |
2 | $29,355.00 | $1,044.11 | $30,399.11 | $15,199.56 | $15,199.55 | $5,871.00 | $5,965.77 | $2,935.50 | $2,982.89 |
3 | $28,957.27 | $1,044.11 | $30,001.38 | $15,000.69 | $15,000.69 | $5,791.45 | $5,886.22 | $2,895.73 | $2,943.11 |
4 | $28,957.27 | $1,044.11 | $30,001.38 | $15,000.69 | $15,000.69 | $5,791.45 | $5,886.22 | $2,895.73 | $2,943.11 |
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) | SABWF | 99.00 |
Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHF | 139.43 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 95.14 |
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 |
Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 388.57 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 59.00 |
LUSU Medical/Dental | SMEDF * | 418.00 |
LUSU Bus Pass | SLBUS ** | 252.00 |
LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 156.00 |
Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 2.00 |
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.50 |
Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 5.00 |
Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 2.00 |
Sustainability | SLRSU | 5.50 |
WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 7.00 |
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee | SLCFS | 20.16 |
LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 10.00 |
LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 937.16 | |
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay) | 1325.73 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op, Part-Time, Senior, and Graduate students are not covered, but may purchase the Plan.
** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year - Undergraduate Full-Time Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIE | 82.72 |
Total Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): | 1325.73 | |
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Students - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): | 1408.45 |
2024-25 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) | SABWF | 19.80 | 9.90 |
Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHF | 27.89 | 13.94 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 19.03 | 9.51 |
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 6.00 | 3.00 |
Lakehead University Services Subtotal: | 77.72 | 38.85 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | |||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 11.80 | 5.90 |
LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 31.20 | 15.60 |
Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 0.40 | 0.20 |
AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.10 | 0.05 |
Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 1.00 | 0.50 |
Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 0.40 | 0.20 |
Sustainability Fee | SLRSU | 1.10 | 0.55 |
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) Fee | SLRWU | 1.40 | 0.70 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SLCFS | 4.03 | 2.02 |
LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 2.00 | 1.00 |
LUSU fees Subtotal: | 53.43 | 26.72 | |
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): | 131.15 | 65.57 | |
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees For Part-Time Undergraduate First Year Students: | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) | |
Orientation and First Year Experience Fee (Flat Fee - not per course) | SORIE | 82.72 | 82.72 |
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): | 131.15 | 65.57 | |
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate First Year/First Course (Thunder Bay): | 213.87 | 148.28 |
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHO | 111.56 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 95.14 |
Lakehead Services Subtotal | 231.70 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 59.00 |
LUSU U-Pass Fee | SLBUO | 152.25 |
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance * | SMEDO | 418.00 |
LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 156.00 |
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSO | 7.00 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSO | 20.16 |
LUSU Fees (Orillia) Subtotal | 812.41 | |
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) | 1044.11 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op, Part-Time, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
First Year Students
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIO | 82.72 |
LUSU and LU Services Fees Total | 1044.11 | |
Total | 1126.83 |
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount Per Course (1.0FCE) | Amount Per Half Course (0.5FCE) |
Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHO | 22.31 | 11.16 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 19.03 | 9.51 |
Lakehead Services Fees Subtotal: | 46.34 | 23.17 | |
Lakehead University Student Union Fees | |||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 11.80 | 5.90 |
LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 31.20 | 15.60 |
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSO | 1.40 | 0.70 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SCFSO | 4.03 | 2.02 |
LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 48.43 | 24.22 | |
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): | 94.77 | 47.39 | |
First Year Part-Time Orillia Students: | |||
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee (Flat fee - Not per course) | SORIO | 82.72 | 82.72 |
Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia) | 94.77 | 47.39 | |
TOTAL Part-Time Per Course/First Course, First Year (Orillia) | 177.49 | 130.11 |
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHG | 107.89 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMG | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAG | 95.14 |
Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 231.70 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance * | SMEDG | 418.00 |
LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSG | 156.00 |
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDG | 59.00 |
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSG | 7.00 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSG | 20.16 |
LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 660.16 | |
Georgian/Barrie U-Pass Fee ** | SLBUB | 199.04 |
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering: | 1090.90 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDG) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op students, Part-Time Students, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The Georgian/Barrie Bus Pass Fee (SLBUB): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Lakehead-Georgian (Barrie) - Non-Engineering | Code | Amount |
Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIB | 82.72 |
LUSU and LU Services and Bus Pass Subtotal | 1090.90 | |
Total | 1173.62 |
2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) All Programs | Code | Amount Per Course (1.0 FCE) | Amount Per Half Course (0.5 FCE) |
Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHG | 22.31 | 11.16 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMG | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAG | 19.03 | 9.51 |
Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 46.34 | 23.17 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | |||
LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSG | 31.20 | 15.60 |
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDG | 11.80 | 5.90 |
WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSG | 1.40 | 0.70 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSG | 4.03 | 2.02 |
LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 48.43 | 24.22 | |
TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time (Per Course) Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs: | 94.77 | 47.39 |