Criminology examines a wide range of topics related to crime. Whereas Law Studies 12 focuses on the legal procedures that are triggered following a crime, Criminology 12 focuses on the criminal as an individual and the aspects of human nature and modern society that contribute to criminality.
In the course we will:

• seek to determine how criminal behaviour is defined in Canada and how criminal acts are classified.
• explore the root causes of crimes, consider how our society attempts to prevent crime from occurring, and evaluate the effectiveness of these measures.
• examine the portrayal of crime and criminals in news media, television, and movies and discuss how popular media affects our perceptions of crime.
• review forensic science techniques and technologies used in criminal investigations.

This course employs a wide range of multimedia including documentaries, docu-dramas, local and national newscasts, as well as television and film, to enhance student understanding and engagement.
Criminology 12 is an excellent companion course to Law 12, but enrolment in both is not required.