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School of Criminology | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Simon Fraser University Calendar | Fall 2024

Criminology General

Certificate

This certificate is primarily directed toward undergraduates and criminal justice professionals, but is open to all. Those who hold a bachelor’s degree (in any field of study) should refer to the post baccalaureate diploma in criminology.

This certificate is not designed to satisfy specific employment credentials. Rather, the general certificate provides a basic theoretical and descriptive criminology foundation.

Certificate program courses are offered through the Centre for Distance Education to assist students to understand the complexities of illegal behaviors, as well as society’s reactions.

Units applied toward a certificate may not be applied toward any other Simon Fraser University certificate or diploma, but may be applied toward major program or minor program requirements, or toward a bachelor’s degree under the normal regulations governing those programs.

Program Declaration

Students are eligible to apply for entry to the criminology general certificate program if

  • they have been admitted to Simon Fraser University (or are in the process of being admitted); and
  • they have completed and received grades for ONE of the following courses, with a final grade of C- or better

CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminology (3)

Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment. Criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession. Position and subject matter of criminology. Relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines. Specificity of criminology. Relationship between theory and practice. History and evolution of criminological thought. Elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality. Levels of explanations in criminology. Practical applications of criminology. The foundations of a modern criminal policy. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Bryan Kinney
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Logan Macnair
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D205 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D206 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D207 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D208 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D209 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D210 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D900 Farzana Kara
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D901 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D902 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D903 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D904 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D905 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D906 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D907 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D908 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D909 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D910 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
CRIM 131 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - A Total System Approach (3)

Introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; the corrections system, including correctional institutions and community-based models; the youth justice system. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Nikolay Shchitov
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Farzana Kara
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
CRIM 135 - Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective (3)

A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Graeme Bowbrick
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OL01 Helene Love
Online
CRIM 220 - Research Methods in Criminology (3)

An introduction to criminological research that is intended to develop the student's research and analytical skills. Specifically, the course will focus on the theory of inquiry, the logic, and structure of criminological inquiry, research design, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Prerequisite: Any 100 division CRIM course is recommended. Students with credit for CRIM 120 may not take CRIM 220 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Shannon Linning
Online
CRIM 230 - Criminal Law (3)

Nature, purpose, scope, sources and basic principles of the criminal law. Study of certain fundamental legal concepts such as mens rea, negligence and strict liability. Analysis of the concept of criminal responsibility in Canada. Critical examination of the legislative policies expressed in the Criminal Code. Study of the basic elements of a criminal offence. Examination of the legal principles relating to certain specific crimes and to certain major defences. Impact of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the criminal law. Prerequisite: CRIM 135.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
B900 Tamara O'Doherty
Sep 6, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 20, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 4, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 18, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Nov 1, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Nov 15, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Nov 29, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
B901 TBD
E100 Amy Conroy
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Admission, Program Declaration, and Continuation

Applicants must meet university undergraduate admission deadlines as shown in this Calendar. Application forms and official documents must be submitted to Student Services. In addition to applying for University admission, students apply in writing to the School of Criminology's advisor for certificate program declaration.

To continue in the program, students must maintain a 2.25 cumulative grade point average (CGPA)*. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.25 cannot enroll in any upper division CRIM courses.

*transfer students who meet the criminology program declaration requirements upon admission to SFU may use their admission CGPA for declaration purposes

Program Requirements

Students complete:

One of:

CRIM 103 - Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior (3)

An introduction to, and critical examination of, biogenetic, psychiatric, and psychological explanations of criminal and deviant behavior. Special attention will be given to the hypothesized links between criminality and genetics, physiology, the endocrine system, mental disorders, personality, moral development, and other forms of social learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and 102 are recommended. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Suzanna Michener
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Brenda Morrison
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D901 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D902 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D903 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D904 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D905 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
CRIM 104 - Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior (3)

A survey of some major sociological perspectives on crime and deviance that will include both mainstream and critical theories. These will include: anomie, neutralization, control, group conflict, sub-cultural, ecological, functionalist and critical theories. Critical analysis of the assumptions upon which each theory is based. Examination of the similarities and differences between/among the various explanations. Prerequisite: SA 150 is recommended. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Andrea Krusi
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E200 Nikolay Shchitov
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E202 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E203 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E204 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E205 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E206 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

Plus all of:

CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminology (3)

Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment. Criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession. Position and subject matter of criminology. Relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines. Specificity of criminology. Relationship between theory and practice. History and evolution of criminological thought. Elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality. Levels of explanations in criminology. Practical applications of criminology. The foundations of a modern criminal policy. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Bryan Kinney
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Logan Macnair
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D205 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D206 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D207 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D208 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D209 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D210 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D900 Farzana Kara
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D901 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D902 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D903 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D904 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D905 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D906 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D907 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D908 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D909 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D910 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
CRIM 131 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - A Total System Approach (3)

Introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; the corrections system, including correctional institutions and community-based models; the youth justice system. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Nikolay Shchitov
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Farzana Kara
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
CRIM 135 - Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective (3)

A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Graeme Bowbrick
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OL01 Helene Love
Online
CRIM 220 - Research Methods in Criminology (3)

An introduction to criminological research that is intended to develop the student's research and analytical skills. Specifically, the course will focus on the theory of inquiry, the logic, and structure of criminological inquiry, research design, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Prerequisite: Any 100 division CRIM course is recommended. Students with credit for CRIM 120 may not take CRIM 220 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
OL01 Shannon Linning
Online
CRIM 230 - Criminal Law (3)

Nature, purpose, scope, sources and basic principles of the criminal law. Study of certain fundamental legal concepts such as mens rea, negligence and strict liability. Analysis of the concept of criminal responsibility in Canada. Critical examination of the legislative policies expressed in the Criminal Code. Study of the basic elements of a criminal offence. Examination of the legal principles relating to certain specific crimes and to certain major defences. Impact of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the criminal law. Prerequisite: CRIM 135.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
B900 Tamara O'Doherty
Sep 6, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 20, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 4, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 18, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Nov 1, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Nov 15, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Nov 29, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
B901 TBD
E100 Amy Conroy
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Plus two of:

Any PHIL 100 or 200 division course

POL 151 - Justice and Law (3)

The development of laws and their application to the citizen and social groups. Special consideration will be given to civil liberties. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Clare McGovern
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Peter Leavitt
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D200 Evan Caldbick
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D900 Peter Leavitt
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology II (3)

Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Prerequisite: Recommended: PSYC 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Alyssa Croft
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Alyssa Croft
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
SA 150 - Introduction to Sociology (S) (4)

Explores how sociologists study, describe, and explain social life. Introduces the sociological perspective and applies it to fundamental social process and everyday issues. As we consider phenomena ranging from interactions among individuals to societal and global inequalities, students critically examine social issues to build their understanding of the world. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Kyle Willmott
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Prof-Collins Ifeonu
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D901 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
STAT 203 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)

Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units including a research methods course such as SA 255, CRIM 220, POL 200W, or equivalent. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 203 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D900 Gamage Perera
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
OL01 Tim Swartz
Online
OP09 TBD
or STAT 205 - Introduction to Statistics (3)

The collection, description, analysis and summary of data, including the concepts of frequency distribution, parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 205 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201, 203, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.

Upper Division Course Access

Students with a minimum 2.25 CGPA are eligible to enroll in upper division criminology courses upon successful completion of 60 units and certificate declaration. Students pursuing the certificate independent of a degree program will be eligible to access these courses without completion of 60 units; in these cases, completion of lower division prerequisite courses may be required.

Graduation Requirements

Students must obtain a minimum grade of C- in all required courses. In addition to normal university grade point average requirements, the School of Criminology requires the following: for graduation, students must obtain a minimum 2.25 CGPA, 2.25 UDGPA, 2.25 criminology course CGPA (calculated on all CRIM courses completed at SFU), and 2.25 criminology course UDGPA (calculated on all upper division CRIM courses completed at SFU).