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  • Fall undergraduate application

    2027 entry · High school applicants

    The application period opens October 1, 2026.

    Official deadline

  • Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship documents due

    Fall 2027 entry · Applicants for USES

    January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Include both references and admission documents on your goSFU to-do list. A complete qualifying USES application can also cover Beedie’s supplement.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

  • Graduate high school and complete at least five approved academic Grade 12 courses.
  • Complete English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12.
  • Meet SFU’s English-language and quantitative skills requirements. The minimum English grade is 70% in Language Arts 11, English 12 or an equivalent.
SFU BC and Yukon Arts and Social Sciences admission
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
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  3. Step 3Student Centre document list and final official records
    • Submit the documents on your Student Centre To Do List. Upload items with an upload button; other items must come directly from an institution or by mail. Uploads are unofficial and can be used for evaluation. A conditional offer requires final official documents ordered directly from the institution.
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  4. Step 4Fall 2026 application fee: $87.75 domestic or $130 international
    • The Fall 2026 calendar requires this non-refundable CAD fee before an admission or readmission application is submitted. It is separate from tuition and any later admission deposit.
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Applicant pathways
BC and Yukon high school prerequisites

BC and Yukon high school applicants

  • Graduate high school and complete at least five approved academic Grade 12 courses.
  • Complete English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12.
  • Meet SFU’s English-language and quantitative skills requirements. The minimum English grade is 70% in Language Arts 11, English 12 or an equivalent.
SFU BC and Yukon Arts and Social Sciences admission
Ontario high school prerequisites

Ontario high school applicants

  • Complete at least six approved Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U with a minimum grade of 70%.
  • At Grade 11, complete ENG3U and either MCF3M or MCR3U.
  • Meet SFU’s English-language and quantitative skills requirements.
  • At Grade 11, complete one of SBI3U, SCH3U, SVN3M and SPH3U.
  • At Grade 12, complete one Math or Science 4U course, one Social Studies 4U/M course, one Math 4U, Science 4U/M, Social Studies 4U/M or Language 4U/DU course, and two additional courses from List A or B.
SFU Ontario Arts and Social Sciences admission
Intended major and declaration

Ordinary first-year Arts and Social Sciences entry

  • Enter Arts and Social Sciences with an intended major. Formal declaration follows the department’s course and grade requirements.
  • Accelerated Law and French Cohort applicants use their separately published entry routes.
SFU Arts and Social Sciences major declaration
Surrey first-year study

Applicants choosing a published Surrey option

  • Some intended majors offer a Surrey first-year start. Check the campus label in the application.
SFU Arts and Social Sciences Surrey first-year study

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete at least 120 units, including 60 units at SFU and at least 45 upper-division units, of which 30 are at SFU.
  • Complete at least 60 units in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses, including at least 21 upper-division units.
ReferencesSFU Arts and Social Sciences major declarationSFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences · BA degree requirements
Grades and academic standing
  • The overall, upper-division, program and upper-division program GPA minimums are 2.0. Some departments and honours routes set additional requirements.
ReferencesSFU Arts and Social Sciences major declarationSFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences · BA degree requirements

Program facts

Entering average~Low 80s for domestic applicants

Faculty-wide high school guide for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. SFU lists mid 80s for applicants on a study permit.

SFU three-year historical high school admission guide
Co-opOptional co-op
SFU Arts and Social Sciences undergraduate co-op eligibilityCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

Enter Arts and Social Sciences with an intended major. Formal declaration follows the department’s course and grade requirements.

Anthropology

BA

Published requirements

Courses

Separate study choices within this entry program. Each course block belongs to its named choice; it is not required of every student in the degree. Standard Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences BA degree framework for students entering before declaring a program.

Anthropology

Anthropology

Lower Division Requirements3 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Anthropology calendar
Upper Division Requirements52 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Anthropology calendar
Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science

Lower Division Requirements17 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Cognitive Science calendar
Upper Division Requirements46 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Cognitive Science calendar
Directed Studies Courses2 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Cognitive Science calendar
SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program Stream3 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Cognitive Science calendar
Economics

Economics

BA · Lower Division Requirements9 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Economics calendar
BA · Upper Division Requirements3 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Economics calendar
BA · Concentration in Economic Data Analysis20 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Economics calendar
BA · Concentration in Economic Analysis for Public Policy29 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Economics calendar
BSc · Lower Division Requirements38 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Economics calendar
BSc · Upper Division Requirements7 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Economics calendar
English

English

Lower Division Requirements16 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 English calendar
Upper Division Requirements4 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 English calendar
French and Francophone Studies

French and Francophone Studies

Lower Division Requirements2 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 French and Francophone Studies calendar
Upper Division Requirements1 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 French and Francophone Studies calendar
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

Lower Division Requirements3 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies calendar
History

History

Group 1 – Africa, Asia, Middle East38 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 History calendar
Group 2 – The Americas36 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 History calendar
Group 3 – Europe47 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 History calendar
Group 4 – Global/Comparative38 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 History calendar
Concentration in British History and Irish History8 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 History calendar
Concentration in Early Modern World History17 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 History calendar
Concentration in Middle Eastern and Islamic History12 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 History calendar
Global Humanities

Global Humanities

Lower Division Requirements8 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Global Humanities calendar
Concentration in Art and Material Culture31 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Global Humanities calendar
Concentration in Hellenic Studies32 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Global Humanities calendar
Concentration in Mythologies26 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Global Humanities calendar
Concentration in Public Engagement and Intellectual Culture36 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Global Humanities calendar
Indigenous Studies

Indigenous Studies

Lower Division Requirements12 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Indigenous Studies calendar
Upper Division Requirements26 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Indigenous Studies calendar
Labour Studies

Labour Studies

Lower Division Requirements20 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Labour Studies calendar
Upper Division Requirements38 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Labour Studies calendar
Linguistics

Linguistics

Lower Division Requirements2 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Linguistics calendar
Upper Division Requirements2 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Linguistics calendar
Philosophy

Philosophy

Lower Division Requirements5 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Philosophy calendar
Upper Division Requirements19 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Philosophy calendar
Philosophy Major: Concentration in Law and Philosophy*22 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Philosophy calendar
Political Science

Political Science

Lower Division Requirements9 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Political Science calendar
Upper Division Requirements14 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Political Science calendar
SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program Stream4 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Political Science calendar
Psychology

Psychology

Lower Division Requirements10 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Psychology calendar
Upper Division Requirements1 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Psychology calendar
Research Engagement Course1 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Psychology calendar
Directed Studies Courses2 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Psychology calendar
Sociology

Sociology

Lower Division Requirements4 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Sociology calendar
Upper Division Requirements52 listed

The calendar’s named courses include required groups and options. See the source for the exact selections.

SFU Spring 2027 Sociology calendar
Criminology24 listed

Named required and alternative courses in the exact Fall 2026 degree calendars. The menu includes separate degree options and concentrations; it is not a timetable or a list every student takes. Criminology Major / Program Declaration and Continuation: Students with a minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average (CGPA)* apply for program declaration to the School of Criminology after completing the following requirements with minimum C- grades: Criminology Major / Program Declaration and Continuation: 31 lower division units including Criminology Major / Program Declaration and Continuation: and 19 units minimum to complete all group B courses (under Lower Division Requirements) Criminology Major / Program Declaration and Continuation: To continue in the major, students must maintain a 2.25 CGPA. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.25 cannot enroll in any upper division CRIM courses. Criminology Major / Program Requirements: A minimum of 120 units, including a minimum of 45 upper division units, as specified below. Criminology Major / Lower Division Requirements: 60 units under group A, group B and general electives. Criminology Major / Lower Division Requirements: eight courses from group A with minimum C- grades six courses from group B with minimum C- grades an additional six courses of general electives Criminology Major / Lower Division Requirements: eight courses from group A with minimum C- grades Criminology Major / General Electives Lower Division Requirements: Students complete the balance of the first 60 units by choosing other 100-200 division courses. Breadth requirements must be completed for graduation and general electives should be considered for that purpose. Criminology Major / Upper Division Course Access and Requirements: Students with a minimum 2.25 CGPA are eligible to enroll in upper division criminology courses upon successful completion of 45 units and criminology program declaration. Criminology Major / Upper Division Course Access and Requirements: Students complete a minimum of 45 upper division units including a minimum of 32 in criminology* with minimum C- grades in each course, including Criminology Major / Upper Division Course Access and Requirements: An additional 13 required upper division units may be chosen from criminology or other disciplines. Criminology Major / Lower Division Requirements: Students complete 30 units, with minimum C- grades in each course, including all of Criminology Major / Upper Division Course Access and Requirements: Students with a minimum 2.25 CGPA are eligible to enroll in upper division criminology courses upon successful completion of 45 units and criminology program declaration. ALP students under 45 units will need to contact the criminology academic advisor for assistance enrolling in upper division CRIM courses. Criminology Major / Upper Division Course Access and Requirements: Students complete a minimum of 45 upper division units, at least 32 of which are criminology units, with minimum C- grades in each course, including all of Criminology Major / Graduation Requirements: Students must obtain a minimum grade of C- in all required courses. In addition to normal university grade point average requirements, the School of Criminology requires the following: for graduation, students must obtain a minimum 2.25 CGPA, 2.25 UDGPA, 2.25 criminology course CGPA (calculated on all CRIM courses completed at SFU), and 2.25 criminology course UDGPA (calculated on all upper division CRIM courses completed at SFU). Criminology Major / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements: For all bachelor of arts (BA) programs, students complete 120 units, which includes Criminology Major / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements: at least 60 units that must be completed at Simon Fraser University Criminology Major / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements: at least 45 upper division units, of which at least 30 upper division units must be completed at Simon Fraser University Criminology Major / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements: at least 60 units (including 21 upper division units) in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses Criminology Major / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Degree Requirements: an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division overall CGPA of at least 2.0, and program CGPA and upper division program CGPA of at least 2.0 on the course work used to satisfy the minimum program requirements. FASS departments may define additional GPA requirements for their respective programs. Criminology Major / Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements: Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information. Criminology Major / A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit: Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each)

  • CRIM 101Introduction to Criminology3 credits

    Introduces terms and concepts commonly used in criminology. Students explore criminology as a body of knowledge and a profession, examining its subject matter, its position within the social sciences, and its relationship with other disciplines. Covers the history and evolution of criminological thought. Discussions address different levels of explanation in criminology, crime typologies, the relationship between theory and practice, and the application of criminological research in shaping modern criminal policy. Emphasizes the role of empirical research in understanding crime patterns, evaluating theories, and informing policy decisions. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 131Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - A Total System Approach3 credits

    Introductory analysis of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system. Examination of the patterns of crime and victimization; police operations, discretion and decision making; the criminal courts, including sentencing; and institutional- and community-based corrections. Patterns of contact and conflict between various social groups and the criminal justice system. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 135Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: A Criminal Justice Perspective3 credits

    A general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Prepares students for those law and law related courses offered within the School of Criminology and will consider the history of Canadian law, the development of the Canadian constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. Also examines the process of law reform in Canada. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 220Research Methods in Criminology3 credits

    An introduction to criminological research that is intended to develop the student's research and analytical skills. Specifically, the course will focus on the theory of inquiry, the logic, and structure of criminological inquiry, research design, data gathering, analysis and reporting. Prerequisite: Any 100 division CRIM course is recommended. Students with credit for CRIM 120 may not take CRIM 220 for further credit.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 103Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior3 credits

    An introduction to, and critical examination of, biogenetic, psychiatric, and psychological explanations of criminal and deviant behavior. Special attention will be given to the hypothesized links between criminality and genetics, physiology, the endocrine system, mental disorders, personality, moral development, and other forms of social learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and 102 are recommended.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 104Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior3 credits

    A survey of some major sociological perspectives on crime and deviance that will include both mainstream and critical theories. These will include: anomie, neutralization, control, group conflict, sub-cultural, ecological, functionalist and critical theories. Critical analysis of the assumptions upon which each theory is based. Examination of the similarities and differences between/among the various explanations. Prerequisite: SA 150 is recommended. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 230Criminal Law3 credits

    Nature, purpose, scope, sources and basic principles of the criminal law. Study of certain fundamental legal concepts such as mens rea, negligence and strict liability. Analysis of the concept of criminal responsibility in Canada. Critical examination of the legislative policies expressed in the Criminal Code. Study of the basic elements of a criminal offence. Examination of the legal principles relating to certain specific crimes and to certain major defences. Impact of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the criminal law. Prerequisite: CRIM 135 .

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • SA 150Introduction to Sociology (S)4 credits

    Explores how sociologists study, describe, and explain social life. Introduces the sociological perspective and applies it to fundamental social process and everyday issues. As we consider phenomena ranging from interactions among individuals to societal and global inequalities, students critically examine social issues to build their understanding of the world. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • POL 100Introduction to Politics and Government3 credits

    A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. The course will explore the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process. Students with credit for POL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • POL 151Justice and Law3 credits

    The development of laws and their application to the citizen and social groups. Special consideration will be given to civil liberties.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • STAT 203Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences3 credits

    Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units including a research methods course such as SA 255 , CRIM 220 , POL 200W , or equivalent. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 203 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201 , 205 , 285 , or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • BUS 232Business Statistics3 credits

    An introduction to business statistics (descriptive and inferential statistics) with a heavy emphasis on applications and the use of EXCEL. Students will be required to use statistical applications to solve business problems. Corequisite: MATH 150 , MATH 151 , MATH 154 , or MATH 157 , with a minimum grade of C-; 15 units. Students with credit for BUEC 232 or ECON 233 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • PSYC 210Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology4 credits

    Covers basic descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the various forms of data from psychological research. Prerequisite: BC high school Math 12 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or BC high school Math 11 with a minimum grade of B- (2.67) or any level MATH or STAT course with a C- (1.67) or FAN X99 taken at SFU with a minimum grade of C (2.00) or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Quantitative Placement Test. Corequisite: PSYC 201W , but prior completion recommended. Quantitative.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • STAT 201Statistics for the Life Sciences3 credits

    Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203 , 205 , 285 , or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • STAT 205Introduction to Statistics3 credits

    The collection, description, analysis and summary of data, including the concepts of frequency distribution, parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 205 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201 , 203 , 285 , or any upper division STAT course.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology I3 credits

    Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • PSYC 102Introduction to Psychology II3 credits

    Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Prerequisite: Recommended: PSYC 100 . Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 300WCurrent Theories and Perspectives in Criminology4 credits

    A detailed examination of current theories and perspectives in criminology. The content of the course will change with developments in the area. Students can expect to study biological, psychological and sociological theories and perspectives, as well as those from other relevant disciplines and fields of inquiry (e.g. geography, political science and cultural studies). Prerequisite: CRIM 101 . Students with credit for CRIM 300 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 320Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology4 credits

    A detailed examination of the quantitative research methods and techniques most frequently used in criminological research. Advantages and shortcomings of each method and the appropriateness of each technique for criminological research. Problems of pure and applied research. Specific issues of interdisciplinary research are discussed. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 ; one of CRIM 120 or 220 ; one of STAT 201 , 203 , 205 , BUS 232 , or PSYC 210 . CRIM 320 may be taken concurrently with CRIM 321 . Quantitative.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 321Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology4 credits

    A detailed examination and application of qualitative research methods and techniques most frequently used in criminological research. Advantages and disadvantages of each method and the appropriateness of each technique for criminological research. Ethics of criminological research. Specific issues of interdisciplinary research. Critical evaluation of qualitative methods used in certain major criminological studies. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 ; one of CRIM 120 or 220 . This course may be taken concurrently with CRIM 320 .

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 330Criminal Procedure and Evidence4 credits

    Critical examination of selected topics in criminal procedure and evidence, including jurisdiction, police powers of search and seizure, the right to counsel and pre-trial and trial procedures. Brief survey of the system of rules and standards by means of which the admissibility of evidence is determined. Close examination of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its impact on criminal procedure and evidence. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and 230 .

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 332Sociology of Law3 credits

    Introduces the theory of sociology of law, including discussion of the law and social/political structures, law as a product of a social system, and law as an instrument of social change. Examines social functions of the law and the relationships between law and various social institutions. Considers ongoing colonization in Canada, overall power and influence in the law-making process. Students will examine the social reality of the law, and the law in action. Discussions will explore social science findings into the operation and practice of the law with a focus on critical, feminist, and anti-oppressive research approaches. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and 135 .

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 335Human Rights and Civil Liberties3 credits

    A study of the relationship between the government and the individual. Focus upon the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its interpretation by the judiciary. Examination of the issues of equality before the law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of expression. A study of human rights at the federal and provincial levels. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and CRIM 135 .

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • CRIM 338Philosophy of Law3 credits

    Introduction to the philosophy of law. Concepts of law, constitution and sovereignty. The nature and sources of the law. Examination of natural law, legal positivism, Kelsen's pure theory of law, legal realism, modern normative and analytical theories, critical legal theory and feminist theory. Prerequisite: CRIM 101 and 135 .

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
SFU Fall 2026 exact degree and course requirements
Criminology

Criminology

Suggested first term · Fall 20262 listed

The source recommends CRIM 101 and PSYC 100, plus one of CRIM 131/135 and one of POL 100/151, each three units. The two alternatives remain choices. It normally suggests starting with four courses; an additional optional elective may be one of CRIM 103, CRIM 104, PHIL 100W or PHIL 120W, each three units. Transfer students need individual course-selection advice.

  • CRIM 101Introduction to Criminology3 credits

    Introduces terms and concepts commonly used in criminology. Students explore criminology as a body of knowledge and a profession, examining its subject matter, its position within the social sciences, and its relationship with other disciplines. Covers the history and evolution of criminological thought. Discussions address different levels of explanation in criminology, crime typologies, the relationship between theory and practice, and the application of criminological research in shaping modern criminal policy. Emphasizes the role of empirical research in understanding crime patterns, evaluating theories, and informing policy decisions. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
  • PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology I3 credits

    Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.

    SFU Fall 2026 official course description
SFU Criminology suggested first-term schedule for high-school entrants, Fall 2026

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