Youth, Crime and Justice Specialization

This specialization looks at youthful offending and victimization, as well as systems of youth justice in Canada and elsewhere. Particular emphasis is given to contemporary issues in youth justice and the effectiveness of the youth justice system in dealing with young people who come into conflict with the law.

Courses include:

:: Children's Rights;

:: Youth, Crime and Violence; and

:: Youth Cultures.

First-year Foundation Courses

The Faculty of Social Science and Humanities offers four-year Honours degree programs designed to educate the professional with a broad range of skills. Each program within the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities begins with first-year foundation courses which provide an introduction to social science perspectives and skills. This foundation year allows for flexibility and movement among programs in the faculty. Following the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to specialize in Criminal Justice; Gender, Sexualities and Justice; Race, Ethnicity and Justice; or Youth, Crime and Justice.

For a list of careers, admission requirements and degree requirements, please see the Criminology and Justice main page.

Note: Year one is the same as the main Criminology and Justice major, as outlined in UOIT's academic calendar.

For more details on the Youth, Crime and Justice specialization, including an outline of courses and course descriptions, please see sections 10 and 16 of the academic calendar.