The minor in Crime, Law and Justice Studies may be completed in conjunction with any degree in the College of Arts & Science. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts Honours, Four-year or Three-year programs in Sociology may receive credit for this Minor by following the requirements for Sociology Majors below. Students in the Honours or Three-year programs in Sociology will be required to complete more than the 120 or 90 credit units, respectively, required for their degree.
Such students must consult with an advisor in the Undergraduate Student Office.
The Minor average in Crime, Law and Justice Studies will be calculated using the grades earned in all courses eligible to be included in the Minor program requirements. Students must complete at least two-thirds of the program requirements (rounded to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) using courses offered by the University of Saskatchewan to meet the Residency requirement.
Completion of this minor will assist students in the preparation for careers in criminal justice and law-related fields. Students interested in pursuing a law degree should refer to the College of Law's section of the admissions website for admission requirements.
Students will be restricted to receiving recognition for only one of the Minor in Sociology and the Minor in Crime, Law & Justice Studies.
Requirements
Non-Sociology Majors (21 credit units)
Required courses:
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
In addition to the courses required for the Minor in Crime, Law and Justice Studies, students are encouraged to complete 3 credit units from the following:
Sociology Majors (18 credit units)
In addition to the requirements for a Sociology degree, students must complete 18 credit units Sociology. Students may not count the same courses towards the requirements for both a major and this minor subject area. A maximum of 60 credit units are allowed in one subject for the B.A. Four-year or Honours programs; a maximum of 42 credit units are allowed in one subject for the B.A. Three-year program.
Required courses:
Choose 3 credit units from the following:
Choose 9 credit units from the following:
In addition to the courses required for the Minor in Crime, Law and Justice Studies, students are encouraged to complete: