Police Studies (Certificate) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The Police Studies Certificate is directed to undergraduates and sworn police officers who want to focus their criminology studies on courses related to policing. It consists of six courses (18 units).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Criminology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Students complete CRIM 101 Introduction to Criminology and CRIM 251 Introduction to Policing before declaring, then two of upper division courses such as CRIM 351 Police Accountability and Ethics, CRIM 453 Policing Illegal Drug Markets, CRIM 455 Advanced Issues in Policing, CRIM 456 Investigative Psychology in Policing and CRIM 458 Community Policing, along with further criminology electives.

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Entry requirements

Introduces terms and concepts commonly used in criminology. Students explore criminology as a body of knowledge and a profession, examining its subject matter, its position within the social sciences, and its relationship with other disciplines. Covers the history and evolution of criminological thought. Discussions address different levels of explanation in criminology, crime typologies, the relationship between theory and practice, and the application of criminological research in shaping modern criminal policy. Emphasizes the role of empirical research in understanding crime patterns, evaluating theories, and informing policy decisions. Breadth-Social Sciences.

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

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