How to Apply
Applications for the Co-op program are accepted all year around. Full details can be found on the Apply to Co-op page.
Program Requirements
The BA Major in Criminology is offered with a Co-operative Education option. Co-operative Education gives a student the opportunity to apply the skills gained during academic study in paid, practical work experience semesters. Degree students can complete a minimum of three work terms while completing their degree. Work terms generally occur full-time in separate 4 month work semesters and alternate with academic study.
Students wishing to enter and participate in the Co-op Option must meet the following requirements:
Declaration/Entrance Requirements:
- Declaration into the Bachelor of Arts in Criminology program
- Minimum GPA of 2.7
- Maximum 75 completed credits
Program Continuance and Work Term Requirements:
Continuation in the co-op option requires:
- Successful completion of COOP 1101 prior to 75 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.7
- Instructor permission*
* Instructor permission - Upon completion of COOP 1101, students must meet and maintain ALL Program Continuance and Work Term Requirements of his/her program in order to remain in the Co-op program. For most programs this includes a minimum cumulative GPA (including all transfer credits and undergraduate courses that may apply to their program), successful completion of COOP 1101 prior to 75 completed credits (prior to 30 completed credits for diplomas) and instructor permission.
Instructor permission can take into feedback from the COOP 1101 instructor and assignments, feedback from other KPU instructors (including attendance, behaviour, and participation) and suitability as an ambassador of the Co-op program. Students may meet the GPA and credit requirement but access to Co-op may be withheld or removed if instructor permission is not granted.
Additional requirements:
In addition to the requirements stated above, all Co-op students must satisfy the General Co-operative Education Requirements.
Program Information
Please click here for a detailed description of what you can expect from the BA in Criminology Program.
BA – Criminology Co-op Employment
BA Criminology Co-op students have been employed with a variety of industries such as the federal and provincial governments, municipalities, private businesses, and non-profit organizations. Student have held various titles such as:
- Settlement Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Law Enforcement Assistant
- Employment Standards Officer
- Youth Justice Researcher
- Citizen and Immigration Officer
Student Testimonials
“Canada Border Services Agency has provided me with the chance to work in a relevant field in relation to my studies here at KPU. During my time here I have had the opportunity to work on my ability to problem solve; and to develop organizational and other soft skills that will be useful for future jobs. It has provided me with an inside look at working for a law enforcement organization, and that experience has been invaluable.” Karina Carrier, Criminology Co-op student
To learn more about the Criminology Co-op Program, please contact:
co-op@kpu.ca
604-599-2465