Ontario Tech University
Master of Arts in Criminology

Oshawa, Canada

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

STUDY FORMAT

Blended

Key Summary

About: The Master of Arts in Criminology offers a comprehensive study of crime, criminal behavior, and justice systems. This program delves into various aspects, such as the social implications of crime and the effectiveness of prevention strategies. Students engage in critical thinking and research, preparing them for complex issues within the field.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, social work, and policy analysis. Opportunities also exist in research, academia, and non-profit organizations focused on crime prevention and community safety.

The Criminology master's program provides students with a solid foundation of advanced knowledge in criminological theory, sophisticated research methodologies, complex quantitative and qualitative applications and contemporary substantive issues in criminology.

The Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology program provides students with a solid foundation of advanced knowledge in criminological theory, sophisticated research methodologies, complex quantitative and qualitative applications, and contemporary substantive issues in criminology. Specifically, the MA program seeks to provide students with an in-depth and broad understanding of contemporary criminological issues and debates, and the critical thinking and practical skills necessary to conduct criminological research in the public and private sectors. This includes, but is not limited to, public policy agencies, social services, and government and non-government organizations. The program trains both mid-career and pre-career students for careers in analysis and research in criminal justice agency settings. It also prepares students for advanced graduate work in criminology at the doctoral level.

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