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
Year | September to December | January to April | May to August |
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1 | CRM 6325 (Part 1 of 2) CRM 6340 or CRM 6350 CRM 6XXX elective |
CRM 6325 (Part 2 of 2) CRM 6320 CRM 6XXX elective |
THM 7999 |
2 | CRM 6XXX elective THM 7999 |
THM 7999 | THM 7999 |
Option: with thesis and field placement
Year | September to December | January to April | May to August |
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1 | CRM 6325 (Part 1 of 2) CRM 6340 or CRM 6350 |
CRM 6325 (Part 2 of 2) CRM 6320 |
THM 7999 |
2 | CRM 6345 CRM 6400 THM 7999 |
THM 7999 | THM 7999 |
Option: with Major research paper
Year | September to December | January to April | May to August |
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1 | CRM 6325 (Part 1 of 2) CRM 6340 or CRM 6350 CRM 6XXX elective |
CRM 6325 (Part 2 of 2) CRM 6320 CRM 6XXX elective |
CRM 6999 |
2 | CRM 6XXX elective CRM 6XXX elective CRM 6999 |
CRM 6XXX elective CRM 6999 |
CRM 6999 |
Note:
- THM 7999, CRM 6999: Please read Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies General Regulation C.2.b concerning continuing activities.