Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
The Legal Studies certificate is an 18-unit program for people who work in or want to work in the justice system, and for students who want to focus their criminology studies on law. Units can also count toward a major, minor or bachelor's degree, but not toward another SFU certificate or diploma.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Criminology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Students complete six courses (18 units), including one of CRIM 331 Advanced Criminal Law, CRIM 335 Human Rights and Civil Liberties or CRIM 338 Philosophy of Law, plus five electives from a list that includes BUS 393 Commercial Law, CRIM 314 Mental Disorder, Criminality and the Law and CRIM 317 Sex, Work, and the Law.
Work within the justice system.
A study of the relationship between the government and the individual. Focus upon the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its interpretation by the judiciary. Examination of the issues of equality before the law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of expression. A study of human rights at the federal and provincial levels. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and CRIM 135 .
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
Simon Fraser University, Canada
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