FAQ

Is this program for you?
You are best suited for this program if you enjoy working with people, are open-minded, are empathetic, have excellent communication skills, self-awareness and sensitivity, and are team-oriented, with strong analytical and writing skills.

How can you get accepted in to the program?
To be eligible for this program you must have completed a college diploma or university degree in a related discipline.

Is this program offered online?
Part-time delivery of this program is offered online. Successful completion of online courses can be applied to the fulltime program if desired. Please note that it is not possible to take all the courses in one term online; the courses offered will fluctuate each term.

Is the practicum completed alongside the courses or is it after all the courses have been completed?
If you are taking the program online, you must complete all courses before registering for the practicum. In the full-time program, placements run through the month of April with possible extension into May, serving as coursework.

What kind of career opportunities are available when you graduate?
Depending on the degree of your experience and credentials job opportunities will vary. A few examples of where graduates have found employment are: federal and provincial governments, Indigenous wellbeing centres, a victim crisis and advocacy centres, programs assisting offenders, and the criminal justice system.

What are the advantages or benefits of having this graduate certificate? What is the difference between this graduate certificate program and a diploma?
The Victimology program is designed to supplement your existing diploma or degree with an intense focus on criminal victimization – theories and practical application. This is a graduate certificate with a 146 hour practicum.

Will you need to purchase a computer?
This is a mobile learning program and you are required to supply and use a laptop or mobile learning device that meets or exceeds the recommended hardware requirements as designated by the program. Specifications are outlined here.