Courses are offered face-to-face, by video-conference and online.  

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CRIM 101	Introduction to Criminology	3
CRIM 135	Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: a Criminal Justice Perspective,Introduction to Canadian Law	3
CRIM 131	Introduction to the Criminal Justice System	3
CRIM 103	Psychology of Crime & Deviance	3
CRIM 104	Understanding Crime, Deviance & Society,Crime, Deviance & Society	3
PSYC 101	Introductory Psychology I	3
PSYC 102	Introductory Psychology II	3
SOCI 101	Introductory Sociology I	3
SOCI 102	Introductory Sociology II	3
CRIM 210	Law, Youth and Young Offenders (or)	3
CRIM 213	Women and Crime
CRIM 230	Criminal Law in Canada	3
ENGL 101	Introduction to Composition	3
ENGL XXX	Any first year or second year English	3
POLI XXX	Any first year or second year Political Science	3
PSYC XXX	Any first year or second year Psychology	3
9 credits of University Credit Elective courses		9
6 credits of University Credit or SSW Elective courses		6
Total Credits		60

Note: Some courses are offered every other year. Some courses may be offered online.  SSW Elective courses refers to courses offered as part of the Social Services Worker Program (certificate or diploma). Speak with an Educational Advisor to plan your course schedule.

Additional course prerequisites may be required if you plan to transfer to a laddering program after completing your credential (e.g. Simon Fraser University for a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology or British Columbia Institute of Technology for the Forensic Science Bachelor of Technology.)  Course prerequisites may include:

• Biology 11
• Chemistry 11
• Math 11

Students wishing to complete prerequisites may enroll in Career & College Preparation (CCP) upgrading courses while completing the Diploma program.

Admission to an intake does not guarantee completion in 2 years. 

Fees	Domestic	International
Full-time	30 Credits	30 Credits
Tuition	$3,146.70	$13,373.40
Mandatory fees	$240.00	$290.88
Lab fees (17.16 per credit)1	$52.50	$52.50
Student Union fees2	$109.28	$109.28
Health and Dental Insurance4,5	$285.00	$602.04
Total Tuition:	$3,833.48	$14,428.10
Books & supplies2	$2,000.00	$2,000.00
Field School fees3	$900.00	$900.00
Total:	$6,733.48	$17,328.10

Tuition and fees effective August 1, 2024 for the 2024/25 Academic Year.

¹Lab fees are mandatory. All associate degrees require a minimum of 3 credits in laboratory science, and students may take up to 42 lab credits.

²Costs are approximate and may vary depending on courses taken. Student union fees are term based.

³Field schools have additional costs between $100 - $900 per field school, depending on the location and the activities. Field schools are not a mandatory component of all associate degrees, however, students are strongly encouraged to attend a field school during the spring/summer semester. Associate Degrees specializing in Environmental Geoscience are encouraged to attend a minimum of two field schools. Field schools are subject to different deposit requirements and refund rules.

⁴The Coast Mountain Students Union (CMSU) is pleased to announce that Extended Health and Dental Insurance has been approved by student referendum held in March 2021. Additional information will be provided by CMSU July 2021, including details of the coverage and directions for the opt out process for students with equivalent coverage. For any inquiries about the plan or referendum, please contact Golnoosh Namazi, organiser@mycmsu.ca

⁵Basic Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. Health insurance costs will be charged every term until students provide proof of MSP.

View the University Credit Program Fee Table