Action taken by the Senate Committee on Academic Planning at its
meeting of December 10th, 1975, gives rise to the following motion:
MOTION: "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors the Graduate Program in Criminology as set forth in
SCAP 75-7, including the general regulations and proposed
courses CRIM 800-3, 801-3, 802-3,810-3, 811-3, 820-3, 821-3,
830-3, 831-3, 832-3, 833-3, 840-3, 841-3, 850-3, 851-3, 860-5,
861-5, 870-3, 871-3, 898."
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
John Chase
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Secretary,
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Academic Planning Committee
Subject.....
CRIMINOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM
From ?
Marian McGinn
Asst. Registrar-Graduate Studies
Date.
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December 1, 1975
Enclosed is the Graduate Program in Criminology, which
has been approved and recommended to Senate, by the
Senate Graduate Studies Committee, at its meeting on
November 24, 1975.
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Marian
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CRIMINOLOGY PROGRAM ?
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GRADUATE CALENDAR ENTRY
The Department of Criminology offers a graduate program leading to a degree of
Master of Arts in Criminology. M.A. (Criminology).
Areas of Study and Research
The graduate program in criminology concentrates on advanced academic study
and has a strong research emphasis. The broad goal of the program is to prepar
students for careers in the teaching of criminology, in criminological researc1
and in policy making in criminal justice.
The emphasis of the graduate program is to foster a spirit of enquiry and
creative endeavour among the students, to develop their critical and ana1ytica
capabilities, and to train them in the various techniques of criminological
research.
The graduate program focuses at present on five major areas. Other areas may
be added later. The five areas are:
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The crime phenomenon
a)
epidemiological studies, ecological studies, victimization
studies, etc.
b)
in-depth study of specific types, such as, economic crimes,
commercial crimes, organized crime, etc.
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2. ?
Criminological theory
a)
foundations of theory-formation in criminology
b)
validation of the different criminological theories
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a)
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innovations in
the
criminal. justice system
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social policy and criminal law reform
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recent developments in crime prevention
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diversion from the criminal justice system
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4.
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Criminological research
a)
evaluation research, prediction research
b)
operations research
c)
action research
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Victimology
In-depth study of the victims of certain crimes.
Admission
Students holding a major or honors degree in criminology or the equivalent
from a recognized institution must meet the general admission requirements
for graduate studies (See Sections 3.2 and 3.8 of the General Regulations).
Students whose undergraduate major or minor has not been in criminology may be
admitted, if they meet the general admission requirements, as Qualifying
Students and will be required to make up for any deficiency in their background
by taking up to 30 semester hours of undergraduate courses in criminology to
the satisfaction of the Graduate Program Committee. A Qualifying Student who
has completed his make-up work may then apply under 3.2 and 3.8 for admission
to the Itaster's program in Criminology.
All applicants are required to have forwarded official copies of their
transcripts and to send a short statement of interests.. This statement should
include a description of previous employment, research or other work relevant
to the candidate's proposed graduate studies. In all cases, letters of
recommendation from people who know the candidate and are familiar with his/her
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work, will be required.
Supervisory Committee
Following enrolment by the student in the Department, a Supervisory Committee
will be formed, which shall have the responsibility for determining, in
consultation with the student, the projected program of study, selecting
appropriate research topics, and eqsuring that the candidate fulfills all
degree requirements. The Committee will consist of at least two faculty
members from the Criminology Department. Other faculty, outside the Department,
who are considered necessary by the student and his/her supervisors, may
EIso
be added to the Committee.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for an N.A. (Criminology) degree must complete the following
requirements:
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Take a minimum of twenty-one hours of graduate coursework
consisting of:
a)
15 hours of coursework in Criminology, including at
least one research seminar in Criminology, with a
grade of
"B"
or better in all courses.
b)
6 hours of coursework either in criminology or another
area, as approved by the Graduate Program Committee.
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2.
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Complete to the satisfaction of the Supervisory Committee and
orally defend an original M.A. thesis. The student must obtain approval of
the thesis proposal from his Supervisory Committee before starting thesis
research.
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4.
Satisfactory Performance
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The progress of each candidate will be assessed at least once a year by the
Department. A course grade of less than B is not considered satisfactory at
the graduate level. Any student who performs unsatisfactorily in two or more
courses may be dropped from the program.
Description of Criminology Graduate Courses
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CRIM 800-3
801-3
802-3
810-3
811-3
820-3
821-3
830-3
831-3
832-3
833-3
840-3
841-3
850-3
851-3
860-5
861-5
870-3
871-3
898
Advanced Criminological Theory
Crime and the Political Process
Comparative Criminology
Ecological Criminology
Economic, Commercial and Organized Crime
Criminal Justice in the Year 2000
Social Policy and Criminal Law Reform
Punishment and the Alternatives
Recent Developments in Corrections
Diversion from the Criminal Justice System
Law and Psychiatry in Action
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Mass Media and Crime
Recent Developments in Victimology
Women and the Criminal Justice System
Research Seminar I
Research Seminar II
Selected Topics
Directed Readings
M.A. Thesis
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COURSE DISTRIBUTION AMONG TUE DIFFERENT AREAS OF STUDY
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Crime and Criminological Theory
CRIM 800-3 Advanced Criminological Theory
801-3 Crime and the Political Process
802-3 Comparative Criminology
810-3 EcologicaiCriminology
811-3 Economic, Commercial and Organized Crime
850-3 Recent Developments in Victimology
851-3 Women and the Criminal Justice System
Criminal Policy
• CRIM 820-3
821-3
830-3
831-3
832-3
833-3
840-3
841-3
Research
CRIM 860-5
861-5
870-3
871-3
898
Criminal Justice in the Year 2000
Social Policy and Criminal Law Reform
Punishment and the Alternatives
Recent Developments in Corrections
Diversion from the Criminal Justice System
Law and Psychiatry in Action -.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Mass Media and Crime
Research Seminar I
Research Seminar II
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Selected Topics
Directed Readings
M.A. Thesis
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SENATE COtiITTi;i ON 1. TbRC)ADtJAT!: STtJD,I ES
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Abbreviation Code: GRIM
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Course Number:800
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Credit hours: 3
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Vector:
Title of Courue: ADVANCED CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY
Calendar Description of Course
Foundations of theory-formation in criminology, including concept formation,
choosing between different theoretical models and theory construction. Testing
and validation of theorems about crime and delinquency. Weaknesses in current
criminological explanations. Feasibility of an integrated theory of crime and
delinquency.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course i,
approved:
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to mike the proposed offering
possible?
3. Ob1ct tves of the Course
4.
Budgetary and SpaccRciui.rements (for infprmat)n only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment.
5.
Approval
Date:
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Department :'Criminology
Abbreviation Code:iM
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Course Number: 801
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Credit Hours: 3
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Title of Course: CRIME AND THE POLITICAL PROCESS
Calendar Description of Course: Critical analysis of governmental policy and its
relation to social disorders. Analysis of theories of political power, social
control and the criminal justice system. Management of political deviance.
Controlling the controllers. Limits of police power. Reconciling liberty and
security. New or modified forms of political violence. Impact of public opinion,
the mass media, pressure groups on political decisions related to criminal policy
and the criminal justice system.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course i
approved:
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in
which
the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be aviJahie to
make
the propos.-d offering
possible?
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3.
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(for informat
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What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
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Calendar Information
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Department:' Criminology
Abbreviation Code: CRIM Course Number: 802
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Credit hours: 3 vector:____
Title of Course:
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COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY
Calendar Description of Course: Cross-cultural study of crime and justice. Crime in
relation to religion, custom and morals.. Study of crime and deviance in the light of
differing value systems, power.structure and differential societal reaction.
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Methodological problems of comparative criminology, in particular, problems of
collecting and comparing qualitative and quantitative data on crime and justice in
different societies.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course 1:.
approved:
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Objectives of the Course
4. Budgetary and
Space
Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5.
Approval
Date:
Department. Chuirman
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Abbreviation Code:
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CRIM
Course Number; 810
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Credit flours: ?
Vector:______
Title of Course: ECOLOGICAL CRIMINOLOGY
Calendar Description of Course:
Analysis of regional and zonal variations in criminality. Analysis of crime trends
and patterns. Relationship between the incidence of crime and certain ecological
variables. Real crire vs. official crime. Results of surveys of victimization,
self—reporting studies of crime and delinquency. Constructing indices of the
seriousness of various offences. Crime as a social indicator.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses) , if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course
Is
approved:
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2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be avai Lible to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Objcti.vt!s of the Courst:
4. Bud
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Sp
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additional iesourccs will be required in the following .ircs:
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•1. Calendar information
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Department : _Criminology
Abbreviation Code: CRIM
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Course Number: 811
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Credit flours:_____ Vector:____
Title of Course: ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL AND ORGANIZED CRIME
Calendar Description of Course:
In-depth analysis of both traditional and new forms of economic, commercial and
organized crime, with emphasis on methods of control and prevention. Special
attention will be given to consumer frauds, corporate frauds, securities theft and
fraud, computer crimes, etc.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being drop1;td from the calendar if this course i
approved:
2. Scheduling
110w frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be avilahle to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
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4.
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Staff
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NEW COURSE PROL'OSAf. FORM
1. Calciidar hiforinat.ion ?
Department:Crimino]ogy
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Abbreviation Code:
IM
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Course Number:
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Credit Hours: 3 ?
Vector:
Title of Couri;c: CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN THE YEAR 2000
Calendar Description of Course:
A futuristic look at the criminal justice system of tomorrow, with particular
emphasis on future applications of science and technology, on innovative and
organizational changes, implementation strategies, problems of evaluation and
consequences of innovation.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped
from
the calendar if this course is
approved:
2. Scheduliflg
How frequently will the coursebe offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be aviiable to make the proposod offering
possible?
3; ?
ecttvmof the Course
4. Bud etarv and_SpaccPeqi.drenents (for informatn only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
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NEW COURSE, J.'ROL'OSAI, FO i1
1.
Calendar Information
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Department: _Criminology
Abbreviation Code: CRIM
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Course Number:
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Title of Couruc: SOCIAL POLICY AND CRIMINAL LAW REFORM
Calcudar Dt?ucription of Course:
Role of science in social policy. Social planning and social engineering for the
promotion of individual, cultural and organizational change. Criminal policy as part
of a total social policy. Criminal justice reform as part of total social reform.
Criminology and the elaboration of a model penal code. Limitations of the criminal
law as an instrument of social control. Law vs. other direct and indirect social
control mechanisms. Aims of the penal system.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is
approved:
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be ava Lable to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Ob1VCti-VU4
of the Cotirse
4. udetj
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dSpace!nuirernents (for itiformat: n only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
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5.
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Date:
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14.
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
i. Calendar Information
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L)epartment:Criminology
Abbreviation Code:CRIM
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Course Number:830
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Credit Hours:
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3 Vector:______
Title of Course: PUNISHMENT AND THE ALTERNATIVES
Calendar Description of Courc:
Critical analysis of results of research on the effectiveness of punishment in
controlling undesirable behavior. Side effects of punishment. Punishment vs.
positive reinforcement. Critical analysis of various alternatives to custodial
dispositions. Special attention will be given to fines, restitution and compensation,
community services, etc. Problems of enforcement and techniques of evaluation of
such alternative measures.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites ?
r special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is
approved:
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be avail-able to make the proposed offering
. possible?
3.
Objectivesof the Course
4.
Budgetary and Space The
.
tirenients (for informatin only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5.
Approval
Date:
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NEW COURSE PROL'USAf.. F01-',N
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i. Calendar Information
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Department: Criminology
Abbreviation Code:CRIN
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Course Number: 831 ?
Credit hours:
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3 Vector: ?
Title of Course: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN CORRECTIONS
Calendar Description of Course:
Critical examination of recent developments in corrections, with particular
emphasis on new techniques of treatment and social reintegration, their applications
and their evaluation.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course i,
approved:
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be av l.able. to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Objectives of the Course
4.
Budfetary and Space Requirements (for informat in only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5.
Approvu1
Date:
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
1.
Calendar Information ?
Department:Criminology
Abbreviation Code:CRIM
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Course Number:832
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Credit hours:
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3 Vector:_____
Title of Course: DIVERSION FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Calendar Description of Course:
Critical examination of different experimental programs aiming at diverting juvenile
and adult offenders from the criminal justice system. The emphasis will be on
evaluating the outcome of the programs and on developing criteria for measuring
their effectiveness.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course i,
approved:
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be
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Which of your present faculty would be ava.i. i.jble to make the proposed offering
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the
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4. Budetarv and Space
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r eruents
(for informatn only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5.
Approval
Date:
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Department Chairman
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SENATE CO'1ITTEE ON cc:)ADuATE STUDIES
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1. Calendar Information
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Department: Criminology
Abbreviation Code: CRIM
?
Course Number: 833
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Credit Hours: 3 Vector:______
Title of Course:
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LAW AND PSYCHIATRY IN ACTION
Calendar Description of Course: Study of certain psychiatric concepts as they relate t
path
criminal
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law and criminal
impulse",
justice,
etc.
such
Study
as
of
the
certain
concepts
legal
of
concepts
"mental illness",
such as
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"criminal
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responsibility", "fitness to stand trial", as they pertain to psychiatry. The role of
law
psychiatry
the post-trial
and of the
in the
medicalization
phases.
criminal
Social
justice
of
and
deviance.
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system:
implications
The
in
concept
the pre-trial
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in tht th
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trial
criminal
and
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of
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authoritarianism
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,
and unchecked power. Balancing the
and
two
the
models:
therapeutic.
the penal
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is
approved:
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course
'
be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
O F
3. Objectives of the Course
4. Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment ?
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5. Approval ?
Date:
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NE COuRSE PROPOSAl. 1M
1. Calendar Information
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Dartmcn:CriTnino1ogy
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Abbreviation Code: CRIM
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Course Number: 840 ?
Credit hours:3 ?
Vector:____
Title of Course: CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Calendar Description of Course:
Study of environmental opportunities for crime. Strategies for crime control and
crime prevention through environmental planning and design. Politics and economics
of environmental crime control and crime prevention. Political and moral problems
raised in attempts to engineer ar to control behavior through behaviorism and
environmentalism.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being drop.d from the calendar if this course
approved:
.
2.
Scheduling
Row frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be
Which of your present faculty would be av
possible?
3.
Objectives of the Course
- rred?
ble to make the proposed offering
4.
Budgetar_y and Space Requirements (for J.nformt in only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5.
Approva'
Date:
.
Department. CIttI rinan
?
Dean
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Chairman, sCU
SC(JS
73-3141):
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(When comp] eLI ng this form, for
instructions,
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
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Calendar lnfrwarion
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Criminology
Abbreviation Code:CRIM
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Course Number:841
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Credit flours: ?
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Title of Course:
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MASS MEDIA AND CRIME
Calendar Description of Course: Study of the covering and reporting of crime and the
criminal justice system by the mass media. Effects of sensationalization of crime and
deviance. Impact of the media on individual and collective criminal or deviant behaviw
Role of the media in the pre-trial phase, in the trial and in the post-trial phases.
Influence of the media on public perception. Role of the media in forming, molding and
changing public opinion and public attitudes to crime and justice.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is
approved:
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the coursebe offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
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possible?
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ObjectivesoftheCourse
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BudgetaryandSpaceRequirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in thefollowing areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
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Equipment
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Abbreviation Code:CRIM ?
Course Number:850
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Vector:______
Title
of Course:
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN
VICTIMOLOCY
Calendar Description of Course:
Critical analysis of recent developments in victimological theory and research, and
of recent studies on victims of certain crimes. Students will be encouraged to
conduct personal studies on victims and victimization.
Nature of Course:
Prerequisites (or
special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being drop
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approved:
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Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be
Which of your present faculty would be ay.
possible?
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ble to make the proposed offering
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Budgetary and Space Requirements (for informat 'n only)
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Abbreviation Code: CRIM
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Course Number: 851
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Credit flours: 3
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Title of Course:
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WOMEN AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Calendar Description of Course: Women and crime: characteristics of women offenders
and of female criminality. Impact of women's liberation movement on female delinquency.
Women and the criminal justice system: the treatment of women in the criminal law and
by the criminal justice system. Female attitudes towards the law and the criminal
justice system. Institutional and non-institutional treatment of women offenders.
Innovative programs for women in and outside the prison. Criminal policy and the woman
Nature of Course
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offender.
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course i
approved:
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the coursebe offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Objectives of the Course
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
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Department:crimjnoiogy
Abbreviation Code:CRIM
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Course Number:860
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Credit Hours:5
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Title of Course; RESEARCH SEMINAR I
Calendar Description of Course:
Advanced research design in criminal justice. Special attention will be given to
action research and to experimental research design. The seminar will also provide
guidance and assistance in the design for the Master's thesis research.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course L;
approved:
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
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0bjctives of the Course
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
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Approval
Date:
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Course Number: 861
Title of Course: RESEARCH SEMINAR II
Department: 'Criminology
Credit hours: 5
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Vector:_____
Calendar Description of Course: Advanced statistical and non-statistical techniques
in criminal justice research. Special attention will be given to some, or all, of
the following: evaluative research, prediction research, operations research, system
analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis. Computer simulation models and their use in
analysing crime and the criminal justice system. Limitations and alternatives to
simulation.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course in
approved:
2. Scheduling
Row frequently will the course
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be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
3. Objectives of the Course
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Spcc
Equipment
5.
Approval
Date:
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Chairman
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Dean
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Dcpartmcnt:CrimlnOlOgY
Abbreviation Code:CR
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Course Number:870
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Credit Hours:3
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Vector:
Title of Course: SELECTED TOPICS
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Calendar Description of Course:
Concentrated studies in areas of student specialization.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course i
approved:
2.
Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
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possible?
3.
Objectives of the Course
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
5.
Approval
Date:
Department Chairman
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Dean
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Calendar Information ?
Department:Crjmjnology
Abbreviation Code:
CRIM ?
Course Number:
871 ?
Credit Hours:_____ Vector:_____
Title of Course: DIRECTED READINGS
Calendar Description of Course:
Intensive readings under the supervision of a faculty member, in areas of Interest
related to student's program.
Nature of Course
Prerequisites (or special Instructions):
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course i
approved:
2.
Sch.duling
How frequently will the course be offered?
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
3.
Objectives of the Course
4. Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Staff
Library
Audio Visual
Space
Equipment
S. Approval?
Date:
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Department Chairman
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Dean
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BACK-UP DOCUMENTS FOR THE
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
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Members, Senate Graduate Studies
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K. Rieckhoff, Chairman
Committee
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Assessment Committee
Subject_
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November 14,
1975
Criminology
At a meeting of the Assessment Committee for New Graduate Programs, held on
November 12, 1975, the following members were present:
K. Rieckhoff, Chairman
G. Bhakthan
B. Cox
G. Eastwood
L. Kendall
H. Speer
S.K. Thomason
Absent: ?
K. Peter
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The following motion was carried unanimously:
"Acting on the assumption that the anticipated space and
faculty requirements, as outlined in the proposal are, in
fact, met prior to implementation, this Committee recommends
to the Senate Graduate Studies Committee that the enclosed
program for a Master's degree in Criminology be approved
and be forwarded to Senate for approval"
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MEMORANDUM
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DEAN OF
GRADUATE
STUDIES OFFICE
To......
D.r ...... J. ..Wheatley., Dean,......................................................
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R.C.
Brown, Dean .,...F.aculty of....................
Graduate.. Studies ...................................................................Interdisciplinary.. Studies................................
Subject....
Criminology. REvisions ..........................................
Date
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I wish to advise that the revisions of the Proposals for a Graduate Program in
Criminology have been approved by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate
Studies Committee. it is my understanding that you have corrected copies of the
Proposal in your office.
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SMEMORANDUM
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Department of Criminology
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qRADU ATEP
ROGRAM PROPOSAL
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28May 1975
Enclosed please find a corrected copy of the "Proposals for a
Graduate Program in Criminology". We have made the editorial changes
suggested in your memo of 24 April 1975.
I have also decided to strengthen the program by adding four new courses
and seminars dealing with important, not previously covered areas, such
as "Women and the Criminal Justice System", "Law and Psychiatry in
Action", "Mass Media and Crime", and "Comparative Criminology". For
this reason, I have asked the Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary
Studies to resubmit the proposals to the Faculty's Graduate Curriculum
Committee for approval.
Since the demand for the graduate program is quite strong (we already
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have 120 names on our waiting list), we hope to be allowed to start
offering the courses in the spring of 1976. Therefore, it is my hope
that it will be examined as soon as possible by the Assessment
Committee, and that it will reach the Senate early this summer.
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PROPOSALS FOR A NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM IN CRIMINOLOGY
At its meeting on 6 August 1973,
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the Simon Fraser University Senate
approved the establishment of graduate programs in criminology. The following
is a proposal for a graduate program, prepared along the guidelines set out in
Senate document S. 72-83.
Justification for the Program
There are many academic and community needs calling for the establishment of a
graduate program in criminology at Simon Fraser University. These needs are
urgent and specific, and call for an immediate response from the University.
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The need for young scholars and professional policy makers
- There is an urgent need for high calibre, university-trained
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policy makers to accelerate the shaping of a fair, rational and responsive
criminal justice system, and to participate in the elaboration of a modern and
innovative criminal policy that establishes an equilibrium between individual
liberties and the necessary social controls.
- Many colleges in B.C. and elsewhere in Canada, as well as some
universities, have set up, or intend to set up in the near future, criminology
and criminal justice programs. A new "Justice Training Centre" has been
established in Vancouver, and will certainly, be followed by others in some of
the Canadian metropolitan centres. Thus, a substantial number of teaching
positions will have to be filled on a continuing basis by young scholars with
graduate degrees in criminology. The demand is such that in one single provincc
the Province of Quebec, it has not been sufficiently met, although a graduate
program in criminology has been in operation since 1961 in that province.
- Within the criminal justice system, both at the federal and
provincial level, there is a strong demand for research and policy development
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resources, specialized in criminology, which would apply scientific knowledge
and methodology to clarify problems and evaluate the .effectiveness of alternative
solutions.
Such a demand has become very pressing in the Province of B.C.,
wIth the creation of the B.C. Justice Development Commission, the B.C. Police
Commission, the B.C. Alcohol and Drug Commission and the B.C. Human Rights
Commission, to name but a few.
- A Master's degree is gradually becoming a normal requirement for
entry into different fields of applied criminology, and particularly in
corrections. In fact, for many positions in corrections, a Master's degree is
set as a prerequisite for employment. Many university graduates with a Master'.
degree in one of the social sciences (in particular with an M.S.W.) apply for
these positions each year. Graduates with a B.A. (major in criminology) would
feel handicapped if not given the opportunity to continue their studies and to
compete at the same level and on equal footing with other university graduates
from other social science disciplines.
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The need for graduate education in criminology.
There is a need for a graduate program to offer comprehensive
education in criminology to holders of degrees in the social sciences, and to
provide those who will in the near future get a Bachelor's degree in criminolog
with advanced training in theory and research. , At the present time, there is a
large number of people already with background in the social sciences, or with
legal training, who are interested in becoming specialists in criminology.
Although the University of Ottawa and the University of Toronto do offer
graduate degrees in criminology, there is no university in B.C. which gives the
students an opportunity to work toward a similar degree.
The list of
names
and addresses of those who have expressed an
interest in a graduate program in criminology at Simon Fraser University (80
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students) is a good indicator of the huge demand for such a program, and of thc•
variety of backgrounds of those interested in it. Since the program has not
yet been publicized, it can be anticipated that once this is done, the graduatc.
program will attract a much larger number of applicants, from which only the
best candidates would be admitted.
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The need for basic and applied research in criminology
There is a strong, urgent need for basic and applied research to
advance the knowledge in criminology, to aliment the undergraduate courses in
criminology, to find solutions to the problems of crime in society, and to
provide a scientific foundation for criminal policy and criminal justice
decisions. Only a graduate program in criminology can offer the necessary
sanctuary for such research. One of the major tasks of a graduate program is
to systematize and continually reevaluate knowledge, for more effective
communication and further development. Such a need for systematization and
reevaluation is stronger in criminology, which is a relatively young social
science, than it is in many of the other, older disciplines.
Funds for criminological research are readily available through
government and private organizations, such as the Canada Council, Canadian
Council on Urban and Regional Research, Donner Foundation, Solicitor General
Department, the B.C. Attorney General Department, the B.C. Department of Human
Resources, etc. A graduate program in criminology has a much better chance of
attracting and obtaining research funds than an undergraduate program.
A graduate program in criminology, backed by a strong research
component, is likely to attract scholars of the highest calibre. The presence
of such scholars on the faculty would no doubt lead to a high quality of both
teaching and research. The Department can thus acquire, in a relatively short
period of time, both national and international fame, and can make a substanti.
contribution to the advancement of criminology as a science and as a professioi
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Positions Needed
The Criminology Department is a new department. A
memorandum has already been submitted to the Dean of Inter-
disciplinary Studies and to the Vice-President Academic specifying
the number and areas of specialization of faculty members required
for the undergraduate program. Conditional upon approval of the
graduate program, a memorandum will be submitted to the Dean of
Interdisciplinary Studies and to the Vice-President Academic
specifying the number and areas of specialization of both
faculty members and support staff required for the graduate
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program.
The ultimate size and annual rate of growth in fac-
ulty and support staff for the graduate program in Criminology
will be a function of provincial and federal financial support.
Goals of the Program
Contrary to the undergraduate program, which
aims mainly at preparing the students to work effec-
tively in one of the sectors of applied criminology, the
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proposed graduate program concentrates on advanced academic study, and has a
strong research emphasis. By concentrating on theory and research, it hopes to
fulfill the goals outlined above, and to provide the groundwork for a doctoral
program aimed at producing university and college teachers, highly qualified
research workers and professional policy makers.
Thus, the graduate program is designed mainly for students familiar with the
approach and methodology associated with the social sciences. In addition to
providing advanced knowledge in criminology, and helping the students to
acquire such knowledge, it will endeavour to: a) foster a spirit of enquiry
and creative endeavour among the students; b) develop the critical and
analytical capabilities in the students, and c) train the students in the
various techniques of criminological research.
Field of Study
At the beginning, the proposed graduate program will endeavour to cover the
following core areas of study. Once a sufficient number of faculty have been
hired, and once the program has reached its full operational strength, new area
can be added.
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The crime phenomenon: in particular, epidemiological studies,
ecological studies and victimization studies, in-depth study of specific
crimes...
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Criminological theory: in particular, foundations of theory-
formation in criminology and validation of the different theories...
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Criminal policy: in particular, innovations in the criminal
justice system, social policy and criminal law reform, crime prevention through
environmental design...
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Crirn1no1cai1j!F in particular, evaluation research,
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prediction research, operations research and action research...
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Victiinology: in particular, in depth studies of the victims
of certain crimes...
These areas are coherent with the'goals and aims outlined above, and are all
interrelated.
Degrees to be Offered
It is proposed that the graduate program confer the degree of MASTER OF ARTS
IN CRIMINOLOGY. Once there is a reasonable demand for a Ph.D. program, such a
program can be introduced. The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies will
exercise the statutory power over the program.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for an M.A. (Criminology) degree must complete the following
requirements:
Take a minimum of twenty-one semester hours of graduate course
work, of which at least fifteen (15) are to be taken from criminology graduate
course offerings. The remainder is to be taken either from criminology graduat.
courses or from graduate courses offered in other departments. In the latter
case, prior approval of the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee should be
obtained. At least one research seminar in criminology should be included.
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To complete to the satisfaction of
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a supervisory committee, and
orally defend, an original
M.A.
thesis. Before the student starts his/her
thesis research, he/she must present a thesis proposal to his/her supervisory
committee for approval (see below).
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Students with an undergraduate degree in criminology will normally need two (2)
semesters to complete the graduate course requirements: others will normally
need an additional two (2) semesters, because of qualifying requirements.
Description of the Proposed New Courses
Following are the numbers and
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titles of the proposed new courses.
For
a
description please see attached forms.
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800-3
Advanced Criminological Theory
801-3
Crime and the Political Process
802-3
Comparative Criminology
810-3
Ecological Criminology
811-3
Economic, Commercial and Organized Crime
820-3
Criminal Justice in the Year 2000
821-3
Social Policy and Criminal Law Reform
830-3
Punishment and the Alternatives
831-3
Resent Developments in Corrections
832-3
Diversion from the Criminal Justice System
833-3
Law and Psychiatry in Action
840-3
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
841-3
Mass Media and Crime
850-3
Recent Developments in Victimology
851-3
Women and the Criminal Justice System
860-5
Research Seminar I
861-5
Research Seminar II
870-3
Selected Topics
871-3
Directed Readings
898
M.A. Thesis
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Laboratory Facilities
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No I abor3lory facilities arc needed in the Jimnedj.ite future. The research
con)I)onont of
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Sources of Support for Graduate Students
In addition to the normal sources of financial support available for all
graduate students and listed in the graduate calendar, certain individuals have
expressed their intention of offering funds to Simon Fraser University, to be
earmarked for criminology students.
Library
By the fall, 1975, the Library will have an adequate collection to support the
criminology program (see enclosed memo from Mrs. Eve Szabo, Social Sciences!
Library).
Enrolment
One hundred and twenty
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(120) students have expressed interest In the criminology
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graduate program. A list of their names and addresses is kept in the
Department and may be provided on request. It is intended, however, to limit
the number of graduate students admitted to the program in the first year of
operation to thirty (30) students. This number can be increased gradually
following the expansion in faculty and facilities, until the department reaches
its full operational strength.
Space
The present space allocated to the entire department consists of only two rooms
in the Classroom Complex, 7320 and 7321. The first is used as an office by the
director, the second as an office by the secretary. So, the problem of space
has to be solved in the immediate future, since the Department will begin
hiring faculty for the undergraduate program when the new budget comes into
effect.
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Duration of the Program
Because of the continuing need for such programs (see above), It is proposed
that it be a permanent graduate program, and that it not be limited to any
specific period of time.
External Assessors
The following persons are suggested as external assessors for the program:
Dr. C.H.S. Jayewardene, Chairman, Department of Criminology, University
of Ottawa;
Dr. A. Normandeau, Director, School of Criminology, University of Montreal:
Dr. D. Szabo, Director, International Centre for Comparative Criminology,
and a professor at the School of Criminology, University of Montreal.
•These persons have also served as external assessors for the undergraduate
program.
Field Practice
The proposed graduate program will not have a field practice component similar
to the one in the undergraduate program. However, graduate students with no
practical experience in the field of criminology will be encouraged to take one
semester off, to seek summer or temporary employment in one of the sectors of
applied criminology.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
REPORT ON SFU LIBRARY'S SUPPORT FOR A
M.A. PROGRAM IN CRIMINOLOGY
Prepared by?
Eve Szabo
Social Sciences Division
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Library resources in the area of criminology and
penology have increased dramatically in the last six months.
The $50,000 allocated for library acquisitions in the origi-
nal criminology grant have all been either spent or committed.
The result is that the Library now has a good working collec-
tion of in print and recently published monographs and serials
on criminology and related subject fields.
Monographs
The course descriptions included in Dr. Fattah's
Proposals for a graduate program in criminology indicate
that the new program will be strongly oriented towards the
study of contemporary problems and the search for new approach-
es in criminology. This has also been the emphasis of the
acquisitions policy with the result that the strength of
the collection is in current materials rather than documents
and sources covering the historical development of the disci-
pline. A variety of bibliographies, indexes, and acquisitions
lists were used. as guides in selecting titles to be bought
(See Appendix A). Because it was originally stipulated that
all the criminology funds must be spent by March 31, 1975,
only the in print titles on these lists were ordered and a
file of desirable but not immediately obtainable titles was
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compiled for future use. There are now approximately 400
titles in this file.
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The intensive effort to acquire current and in print
materials has resulted in a large expansion of the collection.
In the fields of criminology and penology, criminal law enforce-
ment, and drug use and abuse, the Library now has approximately
3,200 books representing 2,800 titles. In March, 1974, there
were only 1,300 books in the collection. nny other titles have
been received but are not yet on the shelves and there is a corn-
niittnient outstanding of $21,000 for monographs and serials which
have not yet arrived.
Serials
The serials collection has also increased. In March,
1974, the Library had 8 titles relating specifically to criminology.
Subscriptions have now been entered for an additional 88 serial
publications which the various bibliographies and indexes consulted
indicated would be necessary (See Appendix A). Backfiles for 83
periodicals are on order and a substantial number of, these have
been received. Unfortunately, not all are currently available
and lack of funds has forced the cancellation of 15 backfile orders.
Summary
The library will be in a position to support a masters
program in its initial stage by the fall of 1976. By that time,
the books currently on order, being catalogued, and at the
bindery will be on the shelves. However, to support the program
in its fully developed stage, the Library needs time and an
additional grant of money to locate and buy the materials
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essential for a research program. At present, there are 400
monograph titles and 15 serial titles on the desiderata lists.
These lists will grow as the publishers' negative reports con-
tinue to arrive. Many of these materials could be obtained;
some through reprint publishers, others through second hand
catalogues and advertisements in trade periodicals. It must
be stressed that it is essential that a grant of funds to
develop the core collection should be available over at least
a 3 year period. These materials are often difficult to locate
and cannot be acquired within the limitations of a fiscal year.
Estimate of funds needed to expand the collection to
graduate school strength over a'3 year time period:
500 retrospective monographs ?
$ 6,000
20 serial backfiles ?
4,000
media resources ?
5,000
TOTAL.....$ 15,000
The above estimate relates to retrospective materials
only. To maintain the quality of the collection, an annual
budget of $10,000 is minimal to cover new monographs, new
serials, subscription renewals and media*.
* Publishers' Weekly average prices:
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Books
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Serials
1973
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$12.22 ?
$11.28
1974 ?
17.47 ?
13.03
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APPENDIX A: Main sources consulted for selecting monographs and serials.
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Bibliographies, indexes, etc.
Abstracts on criminology and penology. Deventer, v. 14, 1974-
Abstracts on poliôe science. Deventer, v. 1, 1973-
Books for college libraries. Chicago, American Library Association, 1967.
Books in print. New York, 1973-
British books in print. London, 1973-
British Columbia government publications monthly checklist. Victoria,
1970-
Canada. Department of Justice. Library. Accession list. Ottawa,
1974-
Canada. Ministry of the Solicitor General. Library. List of acquisi-
tions. Ottawa, 1974-
Books to August, 1972. Ottawa, 1972.
Canadian books in print. Toronto, 1973-
Canadian government publications. Ottawa, 1953-
Canadiana. Ottawa, 1962-
Catalogue of. government publications. London, 1963-
Crime and delinquency literature. Hackensack, N.J., v. 1, 1968-
Dissertation abstracts international. Ann Arbor, 1960
Irregular serials and annuals. New York, 1972/73-
Lawbooks in print. Dobbs Ferry, Glanville Publishers, 1971.
Monthly catalogue of U.S. government publications. Washington, 1951-
Ulrich's international periodicals directory. New York, 1973/74-
Universit de Montreal. Centre de Documentation en Criminologie.
Acquisitions. Montr
g
al, 1968-
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Inventoire fvrier, 1966. Montreal, 1966.
University of British Columbia. Law Library. Selected list of
current acquisitions. Vancouver, 1974-
University of Toronto. Centre of Criminology. Acquisitions.
Toronto, 1968-
Periodical holdings as of January, 1974.
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Toronto, 1974.
The Widener Library sheiflist: sociology. Cambridge, Harvard Univ.
Pr., 1973.
Publication lists of the following organizations:
American Correctional Association
Australian Institute of Criminology
National Council on Crime and Delinquency
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
New York University. Criminal Law Education and Research Center
Oxford University Penal Research Unit
Sam Houston State University. Institute of Contemporary Corrections
and the Behavioural Sciences
Southern Illinois University. Centre for the Study of Crime,
Delinquency and Corrections
University of Cambridge. Institute of Criminology
University of North Carolina. Mecklenburg Criminal Justice Pilot
Project
University of Ottawa. Department of Criminology
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
.....All
.Iiernbers p
the Assessmejt CQmLit tee
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From ........
Dr. K. Rieckhof I.....................................................
Associate Dean of
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.ate......... August ... l.,...1975 .............................. ........ . ?
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The attached is a draft of the letter to the external assessors. They
have already been asked if they are willing and we are awaiting a reply.
If you would like to discuss its contents with me, please phone 4848 or
4841 before August 12.
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K. Reickhóff
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Thank you for agreeing to make an external assessment of the proposed
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Simon Fraser University master's program in Criminology.
Our committee is asked to make a judgement on the academic merit and
the administrative feasability of new graduate programs. Not having any personal
experience or expertise in Criminology
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it-will have to rely heavily on
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the comments of the external assessors. We wish to assure you, however, that
any general or particular criticisms or adverse comments, while they may result
in revisions of the proposed program, will.in themselves not lead to abandonment
of the program. The University has established-an undergraduate program in
Criminology and is committed to establish a graduate program in Criminology and
your help is required to insure that the latter will have academic merit and
be worthwhile. We hope that you will use your best academic and professional
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judgement witholding no reservations you may
have.
Particular questions on
which th Committee would like to get your
considered opinion are:
1)
Is there a need for the type of graduates this program would produce?
How large is the need and is it likely to be continuing or temporary?
2)
Is the rationale for the program as outlined in the proposal defensible
in the light of existing evidence?
3)
Is the particular program proposed in both format and content likely to
meet the stated objectives?
4)
Does the set of proposed graduate courses form an adequate "package" for
the objectives of the program and does it cover the necessary areas? Is
there a clear enough differentiation among the various courses as to
content, and will the courses provide adequate preparation for future
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researching and policy making in Criminology?
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5) What do you think are the minimum requirements of faculty to Implement
the program successfully, given that it merits implementation?
6) Given
that a faculty member has a formal course teaching load of
approximately two four-hour lecture courses (graduate or undergraduate)
for two of three 4 month semesters per year, and has the requisite ex-
perience, how many graduate students could he be expected to effectively
supervise in
their thesis research?
The above questions are not meant to completely exhaust the interests
of our Committee; nor are they put to-in any way restrict the range of your
comments.
To provide you with additional information that. may be helpful to you
in your
assessment we are enclosing, besides the proposed graduate program,
the general regulations governing all graduate programs at Simon Fraser
University (i.e.
admissions reqJirements, examinations etc.) and a description
of the approved undergraduate program in Criminology.
In closing
I should like to mention, that your report will be made
available
to Dr. Ezza/t Fattah who originated the proposal and
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if they should so
request )
to the members of the Committees and governing bodies that have to
approve the program prior to its Implementation (i.e. the Senate Committee on
Graduate Studies, the Academic Planning Committee of the Senate, the Senate,
the Board of Governors and the British Columbia Universities Council).
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LAW REFORM COMMISSION
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COMMISSION DE REFOF1ME DU DROIT
130 Albert Street,
Ottawa, Ontario,
K1A 0L6
October 21st., 1975
Dr. K.E. Reickhoff,
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies,
Simon Fraser University,
BTJBNABY 2, B.C.
Dear Dr. Reickhoff:
I am sorry that it took me so long with
the requested assessment on the proposals for a
graduate program in criminology especially since it
turned out that the assessment was a relatively easy
one on the basis of the prepared documentation.
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expectations and I will, of course, be glad to ans-
wer any further questions you may have.
Yours truly,
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Commissioner
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Graduate Program in Criminology
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Faculty of Graduate Studies?
Simon Fraser University
GENERAL
There are at present only three graduate programs
in criminology in Canada, although there are some other
graduate programs notably in sociology with a strong crimi-
nology component. The three specific programs are at the
Universities of Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa and the
strongest criminology component in departments of sociology
to my knowledge is at the University of Alberta. These
programs have developed only during the past ten years and
have followed somewhat different models. The school of
criminology at the University of Montreal now has a full
fledgedunder-graduate program as well as a masters and a
PhD program. The centre of criminology at the University
of Toronto has mainly concentrated on research and provides for
a small NA program in criminology. The department of criminology
at the University of Ottawa, on the other hand, has seen it-
self mainly as a department of applied criminology although it
offers a degree of master of correctional administration as
well as master of arts.
The documentation on the proposals show that the
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constitute some of the best features of the other programs
and, in fact, add some new components which are very
desirable indeed.
The following are my answers to the specific questions
raised.
1) Is there a need for the type of graduates this
program would produce? How large is the need and is it
likely to be
continuing
or temporary?
Crime constitutes a serious and
national
problem
and is not likely to disappear in the near future. A good
deal of attention is paid to this problem and there is an
increasing willingness especially in British Columbia to
understand and re-assess present procedures in combatting
crime. Because a background of theory building and research
is needed for this purpose, the Universities will be increa-
singly involved to provide the knowledge as well as the per-
sonell for the task at hand.
I am quite sure, therefore, that not only Is there a
need for this type of graduate but for this type of graduate
study. ?
A program located in the faculty of interdiscipli-
nary studies is especially in a fortunate position since
approaches to the phenomenon of crime do come from many
disciplines and a
constant
relationship with those disciplines
has to be maintained.
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Is the rationale for the program as outlined
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in the proposal defensible in the light of 'existing evidence?
I can only answer this question with an over-
whelming yes. In fact, I think that the proposal has been
rather modest in its claims and that these claims will even
increase as the need for a rationale policy based on scientific
investigation increases.
3)
Is the particular program proposed in both format
and content likely to meet the stated objectives?
The proposals are up-to-date on this point. It has
to be said, however, clearly and strongly that since this
field is in a state of rapid development and change that a
program should not be designed rigidly and that the proposed
re-evaluation of the program after a time of its initial
formation should be taken seriously. The experience in other
centres has shown that a curriculum which is based,necessarily,
on the best evidence available at any given point in time does
have a danger to become out-dated if it is not re-assessed. Core
courses tend to change rather organically in subject matter
rather than in name but more specialized courses which depend
on the definition of the problem at any given point in time
may well have to be replaced as other avenues open up.
4)
Does the set of proposed graduate courses form
an adequate "package" for the objectives of the program and
does it cover the necessary areas? Is there a clear enough
differentiation among the various courses as to content, and
will the courses provide adequate preparation for future
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researching and policy making in criminology?
The proposed new courses have to be seen and should
be further differentiated as core subjects and optional sub-
jects. The question that also arises is the availability of
resources in other departments of the faculty. For example,
although there is a provision"for a theory course and research
seminars, there is no course on advanced
,
.statistical methods
and computer technology. One would not expect the depart-
ments to develop such a course, but it has to be available to
the student and provided within the university.
The differentiation of courses is a continuous
problem in any program and I do not believe can be settled
on the basis of course .names or short descriptions as provided
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at present. This is a subject which has to be continuously
worked on in a department especially in its early period when
faculty meinhers may not be aware of the orientation and con-
centration in courses of their colleagues. Courses such as
830-3 Punishment and the Alternatives and 831-3 Recent
Developments in Corrections could overlap but in fact do not have
to.
Research and policy making also depends to a large
degree on the kind of faculty that the department will attract
over and above the need for excellence to which every depart-
ment should strive. There is a need for a humanly and academi-
cally balanced faculty since the program will have to 'contain
a supportive as well as a critical stance in a very sensitive
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5)
What do you think are the minimum requirements
of faculty to implement the program successfully, given that
it merits implementation?
This is a difficult question to answer without
knowing the sources of the faculty and the university. The
demand for staff compliment in a program seems to be a
reasonable one but for a more concrete assessment one would
have to know more about the interplay with under-graduate
teaching and resources of other departments.
6)
Given that a faculty member has a formal course
teaching load of approximately two four-hour lecture courses
(graduate or undergraduate) for two of three 4 month semesters
per year, and has the requisite experience, how many graduate
students could he be expected to effectively supervise in their
thesis research?
The course outline contains two research seminars,
selected topics, directed readings, and the NA thesis. Super-
vision of thesis research can, therefore, not be seen entirely
outside course assignments since the courses mentioffed for
example tend to be, in most cases, used for the purpose of
developing a thesis. I would consider two four-hour lecture
courses with large classes a complete workload in itlf but no
faculty member can or should survive very long without super-
vising graduate students. Also, since there is in this field
a strong demand for an active research program, graduate students
can be integrated into research activities for the purpose of
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developing their thesis. I have no doubt that the research
activity will attract outside money and that, therefore, the
load on thesis supervision will be easier than in other pro-
grams. I also find it not only difficult but inadvisable to
establish a specified ratio for this purpose. Given the
integration of some courses and the thesis, the proposed addi-
tional seven faculty members should be able, to supervise the
proposed 30 students.
J. W. Mohr
Commissioner
(Professor of Law and Sociology,
York University)
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September 23,1975.
Dr.K,E,Rieckhoff,
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.,
Simon Fraser University.,
Burnaby,B,C.Canada
Dear Dean Rieckhoff:
When I returned from a trip to Europe a few days ago,your letter and
enclosures of August 18 awaited me • .1 have
now read the material and will
attempt to answer your questions about it.
I am not
sufficiently familiar with
Canadian matters to express a valid
opinion
have probably
on whether
posed
or
the
not
question
a gsaduate
to Drs.Edwards,Jaywardeue
program
in cr
iminology
and
is needed.you
Norinandeauand
master
have
I would
had
of
have
no
arts
difficulty
to
at
accept
the University
placing
their judgment
our
of
graduates
Pennsylvania
and Dr.Fattah'a
in responsible
a dozen
evaluation.
of
positions
years
We
ago
-However,
set
and
up a
our enrollment has rarely exceeded forty and a large proportion of the mastars
the
o
them
have
thee
lo g
directors
ical
assistantships
proceeded
courses
topics
required
of
to
and
the
acquire
they
in
criminological
for
connection
have
a
the
doctorate
all
degree.
with
found
institutes
Their
in
our
good.
aooioloy.
research
disaertatio
Positions.Amongthem
or departments
We
projects,while
have
have
been
at
been
the
able
we
they
on
univerajti
count
to
crimin-
took
offer
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two
of Ottawa
p
rofessors
and Ibntreal,an
at the School
associate
of Criminal
professor
Ju
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at the University of Alberta
,
stice of the State University of
New York
at Albany,one associate professor at Boston Ujiiveraity,ône at
will
are
conjectured.
institutes
Two
Berkeey,a
in
are
continue
federal
members
research
or
I
for
programs
gather
or
of
some
local
the
expert
that
time
research
in
agencies
the
the
at
to
United
the
come,but
same
staff
7
Given
U.ted
situation
Statea,the
of
what
the
our
Nations
proliferation
the
Center
exists
need
future
research
at
for
in
Pennsylvania,and
will
Canada,in
teachers
institute
of
liQid
criminal
and
which
can
in
researchers
only
justice
Rome,etc,
case
others
be
the rationale of the proposed graduate program is certainly defensible.
According to the proposal,the mastez
1
s
program is to "provide
the ground-
work for a doctoral program aimed at producing university and college teachers,
emphasis
highly qualified
is placed
research
on training
workers
to do
and
research,
professional
The program
policy
is
makers,
meant
11
to
(p,6)
lay
Strong
the
foundation for advanced study and research. To achieve this end,the candidate must
the
seminar
credits
the
thesis
6
complete
credits
program
proposed
must
all
s e
a
n
might
4n
research
is
courses
be
program
R
ra,carrying
avowedly
written.
be earned
appear
seminar
offers
preparatory
To
a
in
to
total
no
(5
ejt
courses
be
fewer
credits)
aleetive.
of
the
to
61
than
in
candidate
advanced
credits.
and
other
17
If
acquire
three-credits
departments,
this
study.
to
Fzcept
meet
is
16
Your
true,it
for
creita
the
Final]y,an
the
courses
impressive
course
compulsory
is
in
unwise
coursea,of
r
nd
equirements,
acceptable
under-
two
since
five-
which
graduate major in criminology, just being launched,
contains marty
required courses,
and I would think that the proposed M.A,program would require the candidate
S
preparation
is
in
to
stati(i.vø,which
required
enrol
in
for
in
the
the
cr
courses
imi
undergraduate
is
nulogicaj
missing
numbered
in
research
major,but
800
the
and
proposal.
and
830,as
I
the
would
One
critical
well
not
semester
as
regard
14a
evaluation
course
taemesters
that as
in
of
an
statistics
the
course
adequate
sophisticated techniques increasingly employed in modern
criminological research,
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Considering the relatively few qgprses that need to be taken to satisfy
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the requirements for a master's degree.arge number described in course
proposal forms may anticipate the day wien your undergraduate majors will
be ready to enter the graduate program and greater flexibility in course
assignments will be needed, As
folithe
course descriptions,the overlap is minimal
and a].]. the courses appear we].]. worth scheduling—save one. That is course
number 820. It is difficult enough to know
a1t is
going on today without
trying to speculate on what will be the situation a quarter off a century hence.
As for the size of the faculty,much depends on the structure of the
program. If,in addition to the compulsory researmh seminar,certain lecture
courses are m
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de compulsory (Boo and 830,for instance) and a compulsory course
in statistics added,the teohing staff required would be smaller than if
there were may elective courses,each of which with relatively few students.
In either cae,the seminar would present a
prob].em,since no more
than% ten
students should be assigned to a class.Several seminar sections would be
needed,depending on the number of students enrolled
in
the program.
I do not know if these comments will be of any help to you.
__-incerely yours,
c__I!
Thorsten Sellin,Prof .emer.
University of Pennsylvania,
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Montreal, October 2nd 1975
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Dear Dr. Rleckhoff,
Thank you for your letter dated August 28th.
I will try to answer as adequately as I can, the 6 questions of
your letter.
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If the Quebec .eperience Is of any relevance to B.C., there
sure is a need for this type of graduates. Prof. E. Fattah,
knows about several surveys carried out by the profession-
nal associations of Quebec criminologists, which illustra-
tes the role of graduates in the criminal justice system.
I am unable. to evaluate from here, how large this need
Is in your province; it seems, however, that tentative
evaluation can be carried out taking in account the reform
programs and hireing practices of the civil service and
the welfare agencies. If we add to the canadian examples,
those of the U.S., Idon't feel that this need is a
temporary one. This does not mean, of course, that the
program should not undergo, every ten years or so, rather
significant -mutations following In that, the-needs of the
community, of the bureaucracy and last but not least, the
Intellectuals fads of the era...
Dr. K.E. Rieckhoff
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby 2, B.C.
Canada
2) & 3) The answer is a strong YES.
Centre
International
de Cnmlnologle
C omp arEe
Université
de Montréal
C.P. 6128
Montréal 101
Canada
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Tél.: 343-7065
International
Centre
for Comparative
Criminology
4)
The proposed courses look as an adequate mixture, in the
light of our present days understanding.
5)
I feel that the request for faculty is not excessive.
6)
A facul-ty member should not supervise more than 4 graduates
students working on their thesis.
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de Criminologle
Comparoe
International
Centre
for Comparative
Criminology
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Dr. Rieckhoff
Simon Fraser University
general comments;
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Before
ending,
I would like to make 2
.
A)
I really feel that the proposal have been constructed
in
the light of the best available knowledge and experience in
the field of higher education, as far as our discipline is
concerned. I.do not see anybody to take issues on major points
with the proposal. ?
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B)
However the implementation of the program will depend
basica].y on the availability of well-trained staff members.
Now, with our experience in Montreal, as well as other experience
I gathered in my international activities, there is a severe
shortage of the kind.I of teachers we need for a: good criminologi-
cal teaching program. A good teacher should combine .high inteflectu-.
al standards with creative research ability and some practical
experience in the field of crime prevention and
etiminal justice.
Another point is, (and do not misinterpret me, :bmelfof
European origin) that the-majority of the àtaU should originate
from Canada or have major canadian life experience.
The shortage of this kind of personel
is the only caveat, to which I want to draw your attention.
The success or the failure of your áo well designed program
will stand by your ability jo recrute the right persons.
The problem can be solved at long terms;
the difficult part is the solution for the very first years of
the program. In the case of shortage of candidates, i would
strongly suggest to have
in
the case of badly needed, but rare
specialities, some kind of "float:jiag" professorships. You do not
commit yourself by hireing somebody. You can attract however,
for few weeks outstanding persons. We did that in Montreal
in
the
first 3 or 4 years of our graduate program. It helped us to
overcome the temporary difficulties,you may face too.
I am at yur.disposal for any further
inf or-
mation you might require, and I remain,
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I support the proposal to offer this program, but at the S.G.S.C. meeting
which approved the program, a point came up which should be explored
further.
The existence of a departmental library ("documentation centré) referred
to on page 5 of their submission appears to imply an important policy change.
It is my impression that heretofore individual departments were not permitted
to use-University funds for"this purpose. The proposed departmental library
appears to have two staff members under control of the Criminology Department,
is
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not the University Library. And, although it is stated that their salaries
will be paid from earmarked funds,. these funds dry up after 5 years.
Therefore the University will, I presume, begin to pay their salaries and,
presumably the other operating expenses, out of.its general operating funds.
The two issues I raise then are:
(1)
Control -- will the University now permit autonomous individual
departmental libraries?
(2)
Finances -- will the University begin paying operating expenses
for such libraries?
I hope that you will look into these points when considering this otherwise
uncontroversial program.
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