Criminology - an education you can put to work

Studying criminology opens the door to many career possibilities. Some require more education, but all require a strong knowledge of the criminal justice system which can be acquired through Criminology courses at Douglas College.
You'll gain an understanding of the criminal justice system, prevailing criminology theories, and national and local policy.
Courses are designed to develop skills you'll need on the job: communications and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem solving, public speaking and self-confidence. It's active and involved - you'll learn using role plays, video scenarios, debates and group projects.
Typical employers in the criminal justice field are government, educational institutions and the non-profit sector.
Complex legal issues and advanced technology mean employers value higher education and people who continue to learn on the job. New niches in the field include technology, computer security and restorative justice.
Criminology courses at Douglas College are good background for careers in the different areas below.  For more information on these careers see links on left.

• Bail Supervisor
• Bailiff
• Canadian Security Intelligence Service
• Case Management Officer (Corrections)
• Court Administration
• Correctional Officer
• Customs Officer
• Deputy Sheriff
• Family Court Counselor
• Immigration Officer
• Insurance Adjuster
• Insurance and Fraud Investigator
• Lawyer
• Lobbyist/Civil Liberties Advocate
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant
• Parole Officer
• Police Officer
• Private Investigator
• Probation Officer
• Victim Service Worker
• Youth Justice Worker

Other related career options that you may want to explore are:

• Child and Youth Care Counsellor
• Computer Security Consultant
• Court Officer
• Criminalist
• Criminal Psychologist
• Domestic Violence Counsellor
• Evidence Technician
• Loss Prevention Officer
• Records Clerk
• Revenue Canada Investigator
• Security Officer
• Statistical Research Analyst