Dual Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Criminology Stream & Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior (PED)

Students will first complete their Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice before moving into the two years of their Bachelor of Education.

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Nipissing examines the social, political, and economic factors that have played a part in shaping the criminal justice system from past to present. This flexible program is designed to give students a balanced combination of theory and practice. Through placements, projects, and research, students will have opportunities to work alongside criminal justice professionals.

In the Criminology stream, students will learn how to understand essential theories and methodologies used in the Criminology field. This stream gives essential skills in communication, statistics, and analysis. Criminology at Nipissing regularly offers courses in special topics like Women and the Criminal Justice System, and Youth in Conflict with the Law.

After completing their Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, students will begin Nipissing University's Bachelor of Education program, which was one of the first pre-service teacher education programs to be fully accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers.

The Bachelor of Education program is part of the Schulich School of Education and meets the requirements of the Ontario College of Teachers for teacher certification (Certificate of Qualification). It is open to applicants presenting proof of graduation with an approved undergraduate degree from an accredited university. The program provided by the Schulich School of Education is rigorous and demands a high degree of commitment. To be successful, a student must display sensitivity to pupils, a sense of responsibility to the teaching profession, and a respect for knowledge.

Candidates may apply to enroll in one of three divisions in the program:

P/J -- Primary/Junior (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6) J/I -- Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4 to 10) I/S -- Intermediate/Senior (Grades 7 to 12)

Upon successful completion of all six years, students graduate with both a Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Education degree.