Criminology Diploma

Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program and students with higher grades will be considered first. Transfer pathways to other institutions are not guaranteed, and many of them are based on your GPA, so keep this in mind. You can see what courses are transferable on the BC Transfer Guide website.

Many police training academies require a minimum level of post-secondary education, so this program can be a great option for those wanting to work with with law enforcement. More information on the career overview of police officers can be found on the Justice Institute of BC website.

It's also a good program if you're interested in a career as a correctional officer.

Yes, there is. To take advantage of this, an advisor will review your military training and determine if you’re eligible for credit toward NIC certificate, diploma, or associate degree requirements. Graduates of the Criminology program may be eligible for recruitment allowances for the Military Police occupation in the Canadian Armed Forces. For more details or to get started, reach out to NIC’s educational/military advisor.

Indigenous Education is a priority at NIC, with Indigenous education navigators and Elders available at each campus. Most of our programs have Indigenous priority admissions, an Indigenous educational navigator can work with you to find the right education fit. Additional resources include financial support, Indigenous student lounges, and Q̓ə pix ʔidaʔas, the Indigenous gathering place at the Campbell River campus.

Credit for courses taken at other colleges or universities may be transferrable to NIC. Depending on your area of study, we have block transfer agreements with other institutions, enabling students to transfer a block of courses (typically two years) to the another institution. Details are on the BC Transfer Guide.

For transfers outside these agreements, students must coordinate with the student records office at their new institution. NIC doesn't have block transfer agreements with universities that offer a Criminology Major, but an educational advisor can work with you to develop a personalized transfer plan.