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Paralegal to Criminology

Where Are You Now?

Fleming College

Discipline: Other legal professions and studies

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Paralegal

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Criminology

Transfer credits / courses

30%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 6.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Paralegal Diploma program since Fall 2018 will receive the following 6.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 ADMN 3250H – The Legal Environment of Business
  • 0.5 FRSC 1100H – Introduction to Canadian Justice
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H – The Foundation of Reconciliation
  • 0.5 PSYC 1020H – Introduction to Psychology Part 1: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • 0.5 SOCI 1001H – Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundation
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H – Write in Time
  • 0.5 unassigned Business Administration credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Political Studies credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Sociology credit at the 1000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Art credits at the 1000 level

Transfer credits for students beginning studies in the Paralegal Diploma program prior to Fall 2018 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Fleming College’s Paralegal Diploma program;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Students are required to complete the following 14.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Criminology degree:

  • 0.5 CRIM 1615H – Introduction to Criminology 
  • 0.5 CRIM 2616H – Monsters and Misfits CRIM 3617H – Criminological Data Analysis
  • 0.5 CRIM 2617H – Criminology Research Methods
  • 0.5 CRIM 3617H – Criminological Data Analysis
  • 0.5 CRIM 3650H – Doing Crime and Doing Time: Advanced Research Design
  • 0.5 CRIM 3660H – Policing and Punishing Poverty
  • 0.5 INDG 3201H – Indigenous Peoples in Urban Centres – City as Home
  • 0.5 SOCI 1002H - Introduction to Sociology Part II: Exploring Social Life
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 SOCI 2220H – Intersecting Social Inequalities;
    • 0.5 SOCI 2610H – Deviance and Social Control 
  • 2.0 Criminology credits at the 4000 level
  • 2.5 additional Criminology credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s)
  • 1.0 additional Criminology credit
  • 4.0 elective credits 
     

*Additional notes:

  • Courses without specified year levels must include no more than 1.0 credit at the 1000 level.
  • Students are encouraged to complete CRIM 1615H - Introduction to Criminology in the term prior to entering Trent for greater upper-year course options in the first year of full-time studies. 
  • The Criminology degree is also offered entirely online. 

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements. http://trentu.ca/calendar. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to discuss degree planning. http://trentu.ca/advising  

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

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Last Updated: May 21, 2024