Expected progress (MA)

Training at the MA Level in Criminology: learning outcomes

Criminology is devoted to the scientific analysis of crime, justice and social control. It focuses on four broad questions: the social construction of norms and the notion of crime; the criminalization of specific behaviours, individuals and groups in our society; the analysis of the goals and functioning of the criminal justice system; and the examination of contemporary forms of intervention.

The finality of the program, for each of the 3 options, is to train criminologist as generalists, scientifically skilled and autonomous, rather than as specialists of a specific theme.

The Master degree in Criminology is awarded to the student who demonstrates that he or she:

• Knows and understands paradigms, theories and methods useful in criminology, and mobilizes them in a critical approach;
• Has integrated additional specialized knowledges that enable him or her to deepen the analysis of certain issues, achieved through optional courses or a field placement seminar course along with a placement in the field;
• Is able to conceptualize and conduct research and analyses on criminological theories, social and criminal policies, discourses, apparatus, practices in this field;
• Clearly communicates ideas, issues and results of research or analysis, and submits them for discussion;
• Identifies the limits of his or her analyses and tries to overcome them;
• Autonomously understands key issues arising from the themes he or she studies.

Option: with thesis

Option: with thesis and field placement

Option: with Major research paper

Note:

1. THM 7999, CRM 6999: Please read Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies General Regulation C.2.b concerning continuing activities.

Option: with thesis

Notes:

1. THM 7999: please read Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies General Regulation C.2.b concerning continuing activities.
2. FEM 5103, FEM 5300: Replaces one CRM 6XXX elective.
3. Thesis proposal due: The approval, by the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, of a student's thesis or major research paper is a mandatory requirement for the specialization in Women's Studies in the Collaborative Master's program. All students should submit their thesis or major research paper proposal upon completion of the equivalent of three (3) sessions of full-time registration, even in the case that the primary unit does not require a proposal.

Option: with thesis and field placement

Notes:

1. THM 7999: please read Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies General Regulation C.2.b concerning continuing activities.
2. FEM 5103, FEM 5300: Counted as an additional course (ADD) in the program.
3. Thesis proposal due: The approval, by the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, of a student's thesis or major research paper is a mandatory requirement for the specialization in Women's Studies in the Collaborative Master's program. All students should submit their thesis or major research paper proposal upon completion of the equivalent of three (3) sessions of full-time registration, even in the case that the primary unit does not require a proposal.

Option: with Major research paper

Notes:

1. CRM 6999: Please read Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies General Regulation C.2.b concerning continuing activities.
2. FEM 5103, FEM 5300: Replaces one CRM 6XXX elective.
3. Thesis proposal due: The approval, by the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, of a student's thesis or major research paper is a mandatory requirement for the specialization in Women's Studies in the Collaborative Master's program. All students should submit their thesis or major research paper proposal upon completion of the equivalent of three (3) sessions of full-time registration, even in the case that the primary unit does not require a proposal.