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Criminology Intervention

Criminology Intervention is a 3-year intensive professional program training students in an interdisciplinary curriculum of study in psychology, social work and criminology. Students will develop professional skills through intervention oriented and practical courses as well as acquire practical field experience through stage settings.

About the program

This program is for you if…


  • You are mature and possess good people skills.
  • You enjoy working as part of a team.
  • You can show empathy while acting as an authority figure.
  • You are ready to act as a role model.
  • You are physically able to master required self-defense (successful completion of this course is mandatory for graduation).
  • You enjoy participating in scenarios where you conduct an interview with someone about a specific issue.
  • You like participating in scenarios where you will have to help and calm someone who is having a crisis.
  • You are comfortable learning about subjects such as sexual assault, murder, child abuse, suicide, spousal abuse, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, pedophilia, organized crime, youth protection, drugs and more.
  • You are willing to work with a clientele who may sometimes be difficult.
  • You possess a basic knowledge of French (an asset).

Condition of admission

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:

The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*

NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:

Secondary 5 Language of Instruction

Secondary 5 Second Language

Secondary 4 Mathematics

Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science

Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada

The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:

Secondary 5 Language of Instruction

Secondary 5 Second Language

Secondary 4 Mathematics

The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.

The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.

The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.

The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.

*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.

Available in 6 institutions

3 years

Technical Program

Establishments offering this program

Collège Ahuntsic (Courses offered in French)

Français

Student apartments available

Collège de Maisonneuve (Courses offered in French)

Français

John Abbott College

English

Student apartments available