Program Description
The University Arts and Sciences program at Northern Lights College serves individuals and communities by providing university-level learning opportunities that reflect the intellectual and creative modes of inquiry practiced in the arts and sciences. A wide variety of first- and second-year courses enable learners to pursue numerous credential and career options, and to engage in personal enrichment.
A Criminology Certificate is awarded to students who complete ten of the designated courses, the equivalent of one year of planned first and second-year courses, at Northern Lights College. The certificate is intended to prepare students for entry-level employment positions as well as continued studies in professional programs, including Corrections, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Studies, and Law Enforcement at university or university-college transferring institutions.
Career Prospects
By taking a planned combination of Northern Lights College courses, students may transfer to corrections, criminology, criminal justice, forensic studies, and law enforcement programs offered at provincial universities and university-colleges.
Transfer arrangements exist with universities, colleges and institutes throughout British Columbia. See the BC Transfer Guide. Course transfer beyond British Columbia is determined on a case-by-case basis. NLC students are responsible for confirming admission requirements, application procedures, transfer credit, and graduation requirements at all receiving institutions.
Courses
ENGL100 Academic Writing
CRIM101 Introduction to Criminology
CRIM131 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
CRIM135 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology I
SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology I
Plus THREE of the following: CRIM 103, CRIM 120 OR SOSC 220, CRIM 213, PSYC 102, SOCI 102
Plus ONE of the following: ENGL 105, 110, 111, 112
Locations: Dawson Creek, Fort St. John; delivery to Fort Nelson and Chetwynd can be arranged through the Program Chair.
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Fort Nelson Campus
5201 Simpson Trail,
FORT NELSON,
British Columbia (BC),
V0C 1R0, Canada
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Chetwynd Campus
5132 - 50 Street,
CHETWYND,
British Columbia (BC),
V0C 1J0, Canada
Graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Completion of standing equivalent to graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Deficient in no more than two courses from a B.C. secondary school graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending College, or
For certain programs, acceptable by special arrangement in view of the applicant’s experience, maturity, or ability.
Showing documentation of an IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 5.5. (Students with a writing band of 6.0 or less are required to complete English 099 with a "B" grade or higher before enrolling in any English courses required for program completion; the necessity for completing this upgrade can extend the length of the program.) NLC may accept as equivalent a TOEFL iBT of 78, Canadian Academic English Assessment (CAEL) 60 overall band, Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) 8 in each section, Pearson Test of English (PTE) 57, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 76, Cambridge Michigan Language Assessment (CaMLA) 68.