Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice - University College of the Fraser ValleyCriminal Justice Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice - University College of the Fraser Valley The University College of the Fraser Valley's Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice program is primarily designed 'for individuals with academic and professional experience in the areas of criminal justice, social justice, and/or community justice whose career plans require that they possess the skills and knowledge to study, lead, and evaluate policy, practice, and change in their field.' The Program will emphasize 'the need to merge theory, research, practice, and international perspectives in the advanced study of criminal, legal, social, and community justice issues,' as, as such, forms 'a solid foundation' upon which students can pursue 'further education at the PhD level.' Throughout the Program, students will be encourages to take a critical approach to study of the aforementioned issues and 'to examine and question' one's 'own beliefs and values, to locate them in the same conceptual space as professional ethics and personal integrity,' and 'to be as articulate about other points of view as they are about their own.' The University College believes that the criminal justice 'system will always be in a state of change and that' it is the responsibility of the students, 'as educated citizens or as workers within that system,' to actively be involved in such change, perhaps even as leaders. Furthermore, the University College believes that 'students need to appreciate their own responsibility to work for change from within, and to ensure that the system remains open to the possibility of change from without.' Students must therefore ' understand that the system is not a monolithic entity which they must be molded to fit, but rather a product of people whose activities continue to redefine its uses, abuses, dimensions, and performance specifications.' The Program requires the completion of 32 credits; these will be completed by the student over a span of 2 year at a pace of 'two courses per semester for four consecutive semesters, and completing a thesis/project requirement over a fifth semester.' Courses will typically take place in 'the morning or afternoon on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the beginning of each month over successive semesters,' and 'a one-credit thesis preparation seminar course, which students take in their third semester, will be offered on the same days.'During the fourth semester, students will have 'the option of participating in an internship as an alternative to the' required 'two elective courses.' Graduates of the Program may pursue careers, career advancement, and/or educational opportunities in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related fields. Career-wise, graduates may be employed in various, including advanced, positions across Canada, including working for educational or governmental institutions or for employers in the non-profit or private sector. For example, graduates may work in the areas of administration, crime prevention, criminal investigation, criminal law, government, insurance, law and law enforcement, national security, offender case management, policing, private and public investigation, the courts, victim services, and young offenders, to name but a few. Students should be aware, however, that having a criminal record could be an obstacle to finding employment in the Criminal Justice field. Moreover, graduates may be find positions as instructors and teachers at schools where a Master's degree will suffice, such as colleges and various institutes. Graduates can also take on further studies in the Criminal Justice field at various institutions and universities across Canada. For instance, graduates can pursue studies at the PhD level or work towards a law degree.
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