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Date. . . NOVEMBER. .12,..19.80 ...........................
Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduatc
Studies at its meeting of November 4, 1980 gives rise to the follow-
ing motion:
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the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.80-156,
Criminology Certificate proposals through DISC
for a Certificate Program in Criminology - General
and a Certificate Program in Criminology - Advanced.
It was noted that these programs are to be offered primarily
through DISC with offerings to lead to qualifications for persons
following the DISC programs, but without such qualification for those
taking the courses through regular programs. Following discussion,
these differences were accepted as being in the best interests of the
programs and the students.
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Action taken at the meeting of the Senate Committee on Academic
Planning at its meeting on 22 October 1980 gave rise to the
following motion:
"That S.C.A.P. approve the proposal for two
certificate programs in Criminology through
directed independent studies,"
Would you please see that the proposed programs are placed on the
agenda for the forthcoming meeting of the Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Studies.
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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Dr. Simon Verdun-Jones, Chairperson
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through Directed Independent Studies
Attached is a proposal for two certificate
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programs in Criminology
through directed independent studies (DISC).
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The Certificate Program in Criminology--General through the DISC format
would be offered to those persons who wish to take most of a two year university
program (sixty semester hours) through correspondence at Simon Fraser University.
In addition, it would be offered to those persons who are attending a community
college that does not have a certificate program in Criminology. In combination
with our correspondence (DISC) courses in Criminology and their college courses,
it is possible for community college students to complete the majority of their
lower division course requirements for a major in Criminology. The candidate
would formally enter the DISC program in his or her first year of college or
University. The Certificate in Criminology--General is awarded at the end of
completion of the prescribed sixty semester hours of credits.
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The Certificate Program in Criminology--Advanced through the DISC
format would be offered to those persons who have completed the "General" certificat
at Simon Fraser University or who have completed a two year certificate-dipolma
program in Criminology at another post-secondary institution (sixty semester hours).
The candidate will have to complete eighteen semester hours of upper division
Criminology courses, and six semester hours of assigned lower division social science
course work. This is the equivalent of completing a Minor in Criminology, but
without the necessity of degree completion.
The Certificate Program in Criminology--Advanced through the DISC
format would also be offered to those students who have previously completed
two years of accredited post-secondary course work (sixty semester hours), but
did not complete a Criminology program. They will be required to complete the
equivalent of a Minor in Criminology, but without the necessity of degree
completion. This includes CRIM 101, Introduction to Criminology and CRIM 131,
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System as well as eighteen semester hours of
upper division courses in Criminology.
Students could complete a Bachelor of General Studies through DISC.
I now submit the enclosed program for your consideration.
J. Cohn Yerbury
Academic Coordinator of
Distance Education
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN CRIMINOLOGY -- GENERAL AND ADVANCED
The Certificate Programs in Criminology at Simon Fraser
University are intended to provide adults with an opportunity
to complete, through a variety of home study courses,
certificates in Criminology. The programs are primarily
designed for persons who are professionals in one of the
different sectors of the criminal justice system and are unable
to attend university or college on a regular basis. The
programs are also open to other interested adults who meet the
admission requirements and are not able to attend Simon Fraser
University as full time students, or who are attending
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community colleges that do not have a criminology certificate
program. The programs would normally be open to those students
who take the majority of their courses through correspondence
or DISC.
The general purposes of the programs are to provide
interested members of the community a basis for continuing
development in a study area that is relevant to their life
goals and interests, and to allow individuals to gain
recognition for their academic achievements upon completion of
an established number of course requirements.
The study of criminology attempts the unification of all
aspects of crime by an interdisciplinary and integrative
approach. The distance education curriculum is designed to
assist students in acquiring an understanding of the
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complexities of criminal, delinquent, and deviant behaviour and
of societal reaction to crime and deviance. Students
concurrently acquire theoretical, empirical, and practical
knowledge of the criminal justice system and its components and
gain insight into the philosophy, sociology, and the present
state of criminal law.
A wide rangeof iisciplines (including Psychology,
Sociology, Philosophy, and Political Science) are integrated
with Criminology courses into a DISC curriculum that covers the
following areas:
Understanding Man, Society, the System and the Law
Understanding man in society
Understanding human behaviour
Understanding criminal behaviour
Understanding the criminal justice system
Understanding the law
Understanding specific criminological problems
Learning the Techniques
Research methods and techniques
Techniques of intervention
Techniques of management, administration, and planning.
The interdisciplinary character of the programs and the
wide variety of independent study (DIS) courses in Criminology
and other behavioural and social sciences integrated within
allow the student to develop and pursue an interest in one of
the different sectors of applied criminology: crime
prevention, corrections, criminal law reform and social reform.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN CRIMINOLOGY -- GENERAL
The Certificate Program in Criminology -- General is
designed to provide students with a general theoretical and
descriptive foundation in criminology. The program is intended
for persons who are employed in one of the different sectors of
the criminal justice system or who are attending an accredited
institution that does not have a certificate program in
criminology. The program is also open to other interested
persons who meet the general admission requirements and who are
not able to attend on a regular basis Simon Fraser University
or those colleges that have an established certificate-diploma
program.
Students are required to take a number of correspondence
credit courses through the Department of Criminology at Simon
Fraser University. In combination with correspondence (DISC)
courses in criminology, students are required to select
appropriate credit courses that have been developed in the
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distance education mode for several disciplines at the
University of British Columbia. It is also possible for
students who are enrolled in a community college to complete
those courses offered in other disciplines and designated by
the Criminology Department of Simon Fraser University as being
acceptable in partial fulfillment of the lower division course
requirements for a certificate in Criminology.
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Requirements: Certificate in Criminology -- General
The candidate must complete the following requirements and
conditions:
1)
Sixty semester hours of prescribed study as indicated
below, including Simon Fraser University or transfer
credit.
2)
At least sen courses (at least twenty-one semester
hours of credit) from Criminology (Group A). Refer to
the list of undergraduate courses. The minimum of
seven courses must include the courses marked with an
asterisk. At least five courses will normally be
completed through DISC for the certificate. At least
fifteen semester hours of credit
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through Simon Fraser University.
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Completion of at least seven courses (at least
twenty-one semester hours credit) from Group B. Group
B courses are those offered in other disciplines and
designated by the Criminology Department as being
acceptable in partial fulfillment of the prerequisites
for a Certificate in Criminology -- General. Students
are advised to consult with the Criminology Department
regarding these courses, especially those students who
will be completing the Group B. courses at a community
college. The minimum seven courses required from
Group B must include the ones marked with an asterisk.
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Six additional courses (at least eighteen semester
hours of credit) must be taken as general electives,
either from Criminology and/or Group B or from any
other 100 and/or 200 division courses offered at Simon
Fraser University or other accredited institutions.
Students may complete the above twenty courses (at least
sixty semester hours of credit) in any order that they choose,
keeping in mind that they are normally able to take only two
correspondence courses a semester and that many of the 200
division courses will have 100 division prerequisites.
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Program requirements normally must be completed within
five years after entering the study program.
6)
Semester hours applied to a Certificate in Criminology
-- General can not be applied to another Simon Fraser
University certificate or diploma. Subject to general
Faculty and University regulations, they may be
applied toward a Bachelor of General Studies degree or
toward a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in
Criminology or other degree if the student wishes to
attend the conventional program at Simon Fraser
University. The normal regulations governing those
programs will apply.
LOWER DIVISION COURSE REQUIREMENTS - Seven courses (at least
twenty-one semester hours of credit)
Group A - *CRIM 101-3 ?
Introduction to Criminology
*CRIM 103-3
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Psychological Explanations of
Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
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104-3 Sociological Explanations of
Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
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131-4 Introduction to. the Criminal
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CRIM
135-3 Introduction to Canadian Law and
Legal Institutions
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30-3 Criminal Law
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241-3 Introduction to Corrections
Total -- at least twenty-one semester hours of credit
Group B - Five compulsory courses, one elective (at least
eighteen semester hours of credit)
The following
lower division courses
are available by
independent study
through the University
of British Columbia or
Simon Fraser University unless otherwise indicated. The
University of British Columbia courses receive full transfer
credit at Simon Fraser University subject to University
regulations covering maximum transfer credit
Sociology *S.A. 150-4 (SFU) Introduction to Sociology
(under development)
*POL 151-3 (SFU) The Administration of Justice
(under development)
*PSYC 100-3 units (UBC) or six semester hours,
Introductory Psychology
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*PHIL 110-3 (SFU) Introduction to Philosophical
Concepts and Reasoning (under
development)
MATH 101-3 (SFU) Introduction to Statistics
Students must select one elective from the following
courses:
POL. 200-1½ units (UBC) or three semester
hours, Government of Canada
POL. 202-1½ units (UBC) or three semester
hours, Contemporary Ideologies
POL. 131-3 (SFU) Introduction to Comparative
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S.A. 250-4 (SFU) Introduction to Sociological
Theory
Other Electives:
Students may select six elective courses (at least eighteen
semester hours of credit) from the following disciplines that
have 100 and/or 200 division DIS courses (developed in the
distance format). Community college students, who have more
courses available, should consult with Simon Fraser University
regarding transfer credit.
ECON 100-3 (UBC) Principles of Economics
(Six
semester hours)
ENGL 010-3 (SFU) Writing
ENGL 101-3 (SFU) Introduction to Fiction
ENGL 102-3 (SFU) Introduction to Poetry
GEOG 251-3 (SFU) Methods in Spatial Analysis
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lIST 102-3 (SFU) Canada Since Confederation
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POL. 131-3 (SFU) Introduction to Comparative
Government
POL. 200-1½ (UBC) Government of Canada (three
semester hours)
POL. 202-1½ (UBC) Contemporary Ideologies (three
semester hours)
SOCI 210-3 (UBC) Canadian Social Structure (six
semester hours)
In sum, the normal lower division course requirement for a
Certificate in Criminology -- General are the following:
Group A: minimum seven courses (at least twenty-one
semester hours of credit): CRIM 101, CRIM 103,
CRIM 104, CRIM 131, CRIM 230 + 2 electives
Group: minimum seven courses: S.A. 150, POL. 151, PSYC
100 (UBC) , PHIL 110, MATH 101 or its equivalent +
one elective. Community college students will
require the equivalent of Simon Fraser
University's S.A. 150, POL. 151, PSYC 101, MATH
101, or PSYC 210, one of PHIL 001-3, 100-3 or,
120-3, + two electives.
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Six electives
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Twenty courses (at least sixty semester hours of
credit).
NOTE: The above courses receive credit that may be applied
toward a Bachelor of. General Studies degree or toward a
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Bachelor of Arts degree or other degree subject to
general Faculty and University regulations.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN CRIMINOLOGY -- ADVANCED
The Certificate Program in Criminology -- Advanced is
designed to provide students who have completed two years of
accredited course work at a community college or university
(sixty semester hours of credit) with an opportunity to take
further work to obtain recognition for course work equivalent
to a minor in Criminology, but without the necessity of degree
completion. The DISC Program is designed for persons who are
professionals in one of the different sectors of the criminal
justice system and have, not previously completed a certificate
program in criminology. The program is also intended for
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students who have previously completed Simon Fraser
University's two year DISC certificate program in criminology
or for community college students who have completed a two year
certificate-diploma program in Criminology (sixty semester
hours of credit). The program is also open to other interested
adults who have two years of university transfer credit and are
not able to attend Simon Fraser University on a full time
basis. It is not intended for full time students who wish to
major or minor in criminology. Students are normally required
to take the majority of their courses through correspondence or
DISC.
Students who have not completed a previous certificate in
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criminology are required to obtain credit for CRIM 101-3,
Introduction to Criminology and CRIM 131-4, Introduction to
Criminal Justice System. In addition, they are required to
take at least eighteen other credit hours in Criminology
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courses numbered 300 and above. At the completion of these
courses, which will require a minimum of four semesters, the
candidate will receive a Certificate in Criminology --
Advanced in recognition for their academic achievements. The
twenty-four semester hours credit can be applied toward a
degree, but cannot be applied to another Simon Fraser
University certificEe. Subject to general Faculty and
University regulations, the credits may be applied toward a
Bachelor of Arts degree or other degree if the student wishes
to attend Simon Fraser University as a regular student.
Students who have completed a Certificate in Criminology
-- General at Simon Fraser University through the DISC format
or who have
completed
a certificate-diploma program in
criminology
at another
accredited institution are required to
take at least eighteen credit hours of upper division courses
in riminology through DISC. In addition, they are required to
take six semester hours of prescribed study in the social
sciences. At the completion of these courses, which will
require a minimum of four semesters, the candidate will receive
a Certificate in Criminology -- Advanced in recognition of
their academic achievements. The twenty-four semester hours
credit can be applied toward a degree, but can not be applied
to another Simon Fraser University certificate. Subject to
general Faculty and University regulations, the credits may be
applied toward a Bachelor of Arts or other degree if the
student wishes to take the on-campus study program at Simon
Fraser University.
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UPPER DIVISION COURSE. REQUIREMENTS - At least six courses (at
least eighteen semester hours of credit)
Group A ?
CRIM 311-3 Criminality of Particular Groups
(completed)
*CRIM 320-3 Introduction to Criminological
Research (under development)
CRIM 330-3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
(under development)
CRIM 340-3 Techniques of Correctional Practices
(requires development)
CRIM 350-3 Techniques of Crime Prevention I
(requires development)
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CRIM 370-3 Directed Readings
CRIM 440-3 Correctional Administration and
Planning (requires development)
CRIM 450-3 Techniques of Crime Prevention II
(requires development)
Group B -- At least six
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(at least eighteen
semester hours of credit)
The following upper division courses are available by
independent study through the University of British Columbia
and Simon Fraser University for which students can receive
transfer credit at both institutions. Because the prerequisite
courses to those listed below were required for the lower
division program, these courses are strongly recommended:
PSYC 300-3 units or
six
semester hours (UBC), Behavior
Disorders. This course is the equivalent of SFU's PSYC 340-3
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Psychopathology and one 300
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The student may,
however, decide to take PSYC 340-3 psychopathology through
independent study at Simon Fraser University.
PSYC 309-3 units or si
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Psychology, which is the equivalent of SFU's PSYC 360-3, Social
Psychology and one 300 level PSYC course u.d. The latter are
not available throug Simon Fraser University's independent
study courses.
SOCI 368-3 units or six semester hours (UBC), Deviance and
Social Control. This is the equivalent of SFU's S.A. 304-4
Social Control and one 300
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S.A. course.
SOCI 300-4, Canadian Social Structure through Simon Fraser
University's independent study courses.
It is advised that students can complete a Bachelor of
General Studies degree through DISC. The remaining courses and
credit may be taken from both groups or from any other courses
offered in the distance format. The Criminology Department
might add other relevant Group A and B courses to those listed
above.
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