Undergraduate Program

Programs Offered

The Department of Criminology offers Minor, Major, and Honours programs.

What You’ll Learn

The Criminology program provides a comprehensive curriculum taught by a diverse, student-focused faculty. By the end of the Criminology Major program, students will be able to:

• Apply core criminological theories, concepts, and research methods to understand crime and justice
• Communicate effectively using academic and professional forms of writing and discussion
• Analyze how criminal justice institutions function and assess their impact on individuals and communities
• Connect research, theory, and real-world social issues to propose informed solutions
• Recognize and critically evaluate how settler colonialism, systemic racism, sexism, and heteronormativity shape criminology and the justice system.

Program Requirements

Consult the Academic Calendar for the admission criteria and required courses for the major, minor, and honours programs in criminology.

If you have questions about program requirements:

• Reach out to the BA Advising Centre: https://www.smu.ca/arts/arts-ba-advising-centre.html
• Or speak with a criminology faculty member: https://www.smu.ca/criminology/crim-faculty-and-staff.html