• CRM1300: Introduction to Criminology: Different conceptions of criminology and notions of crime and deviance. Social problems and social control. Functioning of the criminal justice system. Crime statistics and public opinion. Criminologist's role.

  • CRM1301: History of Criminological Thought: Conceptions of crime and punishment during the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Classical period, penitentiary reform movement, first scientific studies, Italian positivist school and other studies at the turn of the century.

  • CRM2300: Criminal Justice and Penal Norms: Criminal justice relating to adults and y ung offenders. Study of the steps in judicial system from indictment to adjudication by a court. Principles underlying criminal laws as they apply to both adults and young offenders.

  • CRM2301: Criminological Theories I: Biological, psychological and socio-environmental determinist theories of crime and deviance: their limitations, relevance and status.

  • CRM2305: Police in Modern Society: Principles and social conditions in the development of the institution of policing. Mandate and powers of police. Administration and efficiency of the police. Women, minorities and aboriginals in police organizations.

  • CRM2306: Prison Community and the Deprivation of Liberty: Historical development of the penitentiary system. Analysis of prison life and the effects of incarceration for men and for women. Introduction to prisoner's rights.

  • CRM2307: Women, Justice, and Victimization: Examination of interpersonal and structural gendered violence through an intersectional lens.

  • CRM2308: Social and Criminal Policy: Presentation of some fundamental concepts and various orientations in criminal policy. Objectives of diverse penal procedures. Inter-relationship between social and criminal policy. Introduction to concepts of planned change.

  • CRM2310: Community Intervention in Criminology: Critical understanding of the concepts, theoretical orientations and processes informing community action and intervention.

  • CRM3301: Criminological Theories II: Contemporary critical theories: their origins, limitations, relevance and status.

  • CRM3308: Prevention and Criminology: Research, practice and different approaches to crime prevention; positive and defensive prevention. Current programs in Canada. Implementation at the neighbourhood, city and national levels. International trends.

  • CRM3312: Youth and Justice: Nature and theory of delinquency; prevention, control and treatment. Critical evaluation of current strategies for dealing with the young.

  • CRM3315: Criminology on Film: Topics of current interest in criminology are examined and analysed.

  • CRM4302: Abolitionism and the Criminal Justice System: Abolitionist theory, and abolitionist alternatives to criminalization and incarceration (e.g. decriminalization, peace-making and compensation).

  • CRM4304: Qualitative research in Criminology: Epistemological and methodological issues in qualitative research in criminology.

  • DCC2117: Introduction to the Study of Law: Major legal systems (in particular the civil law and the common law). Main sources of Canadian law (constitution, legislation, case law). Fundamental techniques of civil law and common law. The Canadian judiciary. Main documentary sources for legal research.

  • DCC2118: General Public Law: Law of democratic organization. The rule of law. The independence of the judiciary. Electoral law and fundamental public law.

  • DCC2119: Protection of Rights and Freedoms: Analysis of international, constitutional and legislative human rights protections, especially the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

  • DCC2120: Law and Social Justice: Study of various theories of social justice. Role of law and legal institutions in promoting social justice. Case studies.

  • DCC2303: Legal Aspects of Human Rights: Historical origins of international human rights law. Presentation of international law as a legal system that includes rules, principles and requirements, as well as specific methodological research tools.

  • DCC3103: Law of Persons and Family Law: Persons: personality, name, domicile, civil status, absence, incapacity. Family: marriage, filiation, separation of bed and board, divorce, proceedings relating to marriage and duty of support.

  • DCC3104: Canadian Federalism Law: History of Canadian federalism: basic rules regarding division of legislative authority. Overview of language rights and rights of aboriginal peoples.

  • DCC3107: Environmental Law: Role of law in the protection and integrity of the human environment. Rules deriving from civil law and specific statutes.

  • DCC3110: Inter-American System of Human Rights: Introduction to the Inter American system of human rights protection by subject areas including women's rights, the rights of indigenous peoples, the rights to democracy and social rights. Presentation of Organisation of American States (OAS) institutions involved with human rights; special emphasis is given to themes such as access to justice - empowerment of the poor. Explanation of the specific methodological research tools required to use this regional system.

  • DCC3117: Public International Law: Introduction to the international legal system. The course will discuss such matters as the origins and nature of the international legal system; the creation, sources and implementation of international law; treaty law; international legal personality; the institutional background of international law; the relationship between states and territory; the jurisdiction, immunity and responsibility of states. Previous knowledge of international law is not required.

  • ENG1100: Workshop in Essay Writing: Intensive practice in academic essay writing. Emphasis on grammatical and well-reasoned expository writing, essay organization, preparation of research papers, and proper acknowledgment of sources. Frequent written exercises and development of composition skills. Use of Writing Centre resources required outside regular class hours.

  • ENG1120: Literature and Composition - Prose Fiction: Development of critical reading skills and coherent discourse. Study of the proper use and acknowledgement of sources. Topics-based readings in multiple genres provide matter for discussion and frequent written assignments. Not repeatable for credit. Not intended for English Majors or Honours students.

  • PED3102: Schooling and Society: The application of the educational foundation disciplines to the study of schooling and its social contexts; the roles of teachers in reproducing and challenging social inequalities; personal exploration of the social influences on identity.

  • PED3110: Teaching in Roman Catholic Separate Schools: Introduction to religious education in catholic schools in Ontario. Impact on the whole learner; theoretical framework and pedagogical implications; relevant curriculum guidelines, programs of studies, resources and teaching strategies. Evaluation procedures and techniques.

  • PED3111: Teaching at the Primary Division - Part I: Examination of instructional design and assessment strategies, models of inquiry and critical thinking, and approaches to curriculum integration relevant to the primary division (kindergarten to grade 3); special focus on Mathematics and the Arts Ontario Curriculum and other pedagogical resources.

  • PED3112: Examination of instructional design and assessment strategies, models of inquiry and critical thinking, and approaches to curriculum integration relevant to the primary division (kindergarten to grade 3); special focus on Language Arts and Social Studies Ontario Curriculum and other pegagogical resources.

  • PED3113: Teaching at the Primary Division - Part III: Examination of instructional design and assessment strategies, models of inquiry and critical thinking, and approaches to curriculum integration relevant to the primary division (kindergarten to grade 3); special focus on Physical and Health Education and Science Ontario Curriculum and other pedagogical resources.

  • PED3114: Teaching at the Junior Division - Part I: Examination of instructional and assessment strategies, models of inquiry and critical thinking, and approaches to curriculum integration relevant to the junior division (grade 4 to grade 6); special focus on the Arts and Language Arts Ontario Curriculum and other pedagogical resources.

  • PED3120 - Teaching at the Junior Division: Part II: Examination of instructional and assessment strategies, models of inquiry and critical thinking, and approaches to curriculum integration relevant to the junior division (grade 4 to grade 6); special focus on Social Studies and Physical and Health Education Ontario Curriculum and other pedagogical resources.

  • PED3121: Teaching at the Junior Division: Part III: Examination of instructional and assessment strategies, models of inquiry and critical thinking, and approaches to curriculum integration relevant to the junior division (grade 4 to grade 6); special focus on Science and Mathematics Ontario Curriculum and other pedagogical resources.

  • PED3138: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis: Examination of the historical experiences and contemporary perspectives on education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, from their own points of view, including traditional approaches to education, experiences in government-controlled and residential schools, and the problems and possibilities of self-government in education. Exploration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis perspectives on the role of education in language preservation, cultural renewal and the achievement of self-government.

  • PED3141: Curriculum Planning, Implementation and Assessment: Part I: Introduction to the theory, issues and strategies for designing instruction and assessing student learning; examination of the Ontario Curriculum and other curriculum documents, development of lessons and units based on the Ontario Curriculum.

  • PED3142: Learning Theories and Practices in Inclusive Classrooms: Examination of major theoretical principles upon which education for children and adolescents may be based; an overview of differentiated instruction; emphasis on strategies to assist teachers in addressing learning in diverse and inclusive classrooms.

  • PED31501: Becoming a Teacher Through Inquiry in Practice - Part I: Engagement in personal and collaborative reflection and enactment of the Ontario College of Teachers "Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession"; preparation for, and ongoing monitoring of, practice teaching; synthesis of personal professional development of self as teacher through action research and inquiry.

  • PED31502: Becoming a Teacher Through Inquiry in Practice - Part II: Engagement in personal and collaborative reflection and enactment of the Ontario College of Teachers "Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession"; preparation for, and ongoing monitoring of, practice teaching; synthesis of personal professional development of self as teacher through action research and inquiry.

  • PED31511: Enacting Collaboration Inquiry in Professional Practice - Part I: Collaborative inquiry into and enactment of teaching practice through professional learning communities; preparation for, and ongoing monitoring of, practice teaching drawing on models from fields of action research, innovation, creativity, and critical thinking; synthesis of personal professional development of self as teacher.

  • PED31512: Enacting Collaboration Inquiry in Professional Practice - Part II: Collaborative inquiry into and enactment of teaching practice through professional learning communities; preparation for, and ongoing monitoring of, practice teaching drawing on models from fields of action research, innovation, creativity, and critical thinking; synthesis of personal professional development of self as teacher.

  • PED4141: Curriculum Planning, Implementation and Assessment - Part II: Theory, issues and strategies of assessment for learning; examination of the Ontario Curriculum grading and reporting policies; development of assessment and grading strategies based on the Ontario Curriculum; competence in the use of technology must be demonstrated.

  • PED4142: Learning Theories and Practices in Inclusive Classrooms: Application and evaluation of theoretical principles of learning in practice; understanding of learners with exceptionalities: behavioural, communication, intellectual, physical or multiple; emphasis on Ministry legislation and implications of learning and assessment in diverse and inclusive classrooms; current trends of differentiated instruction in classroom situations.

  • PED42001: Practicum in the Primary/Junior Division: Observation, reflection, and practice teaching in the primary/junior division classrooms as identified by the regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Ontario College of Teachers; associate teacher provides mentoring and feedback as well as formative and summative evaluations of teacher candidates.

  • PED42002: Practicum in the Primary/Junior Division: Observation, reflection, and practice teaching in the primary/junior division classrooms as identified by the regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Ontario College of Teachers; associate teacher provides mentoring and feedback as well as formative and summative evaluations of teacher candidates.

  • PSY1101: Introduction to Experiential Psychology: Object and method of psychology. Historical perspective. Nervous system, consciousness. Sensory processes, perception, cognition, memory, language, and thought. Emotions, motivation. Learning.

  • PSY1102: Introduction to Applied Psychology: Heredity, environment, and human development. Intelligence. Personality. Mental health, abnormal behaviour and therapeutic approaches. Social psychology.

  • PSY2105: Child Development: Physical, cognitive, linguistic, emotional and social development in childhood studied from different empirical and theoretical perspectives in psychology. Current research in child development.

  • PSY2110: Social Psychology: Social perception, attitudes, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, social influence, aggression, groups and leadership. Current research in social psychology.

  • PSY3101: The Psychology of Death and Dying: The psychology of the dying process. Denial of and vulnerability to death in contemporary times. Normal and problematic grief. Psychological aspects of the funeral. Current research in psychology of death and dying.

  • PSY3102: Interpersonal Relationships: Verbal and non-verbal communication. Theory and research of interpersonal relationships. Intercultural communication. In-class laboratory exercises and preparation of individual projects. Current research in interpersonal relationships.

  • PSY3122: Human Sexual Behaviour: Fundamental aspects of human sexualities from a biopsychosocial perspective. Current social trends in sexuality. Current research in human sexualities.

  • PSY3123: The Psychology of the Family: Relationships, separation, divorce, remarriage and step-parenting. Childlessness, infertility, pregnancy. Caring. Poverty. Abuse of children, spouse or elders. Balancing work and family. Psychopathology and treatment. Current research in the psychology of the family.

  • PSY3303: Personality: Major theories in personality. Main schools of thought and study of general characteristics of each theory. Leading representative of each school. Current research in personality.

  • PSY3305: Psychological and Personal Development

  • SOC1101: Principles of Sociology: Introduction to the principal fields, the concepts, and the essential methods of sociological analysis. Sociology and the other social sciences. Critical thinking and techniques of intellectual work. The craft of the sociologist. This course is intended primarily for students who are not enrolled in a program in sociology.

  • SOC1102: The Emergence of Sociology: Sociology is concerned with a wide variety of issues that can be grouped under three main headings: power relations and inequalities, subjectivities and the meaning we give to human actions, and the social processes by which social structures are maintained and transformed. Sociology thus addresses social relations of class, gender and sexuality, race, and ethnicity, though not limited to these. It does so at the level of individuals and groups, including organizations, structures, systems or societies. Through seminal texts and exemplary research, both classic and contemporary, this course aims to provide an overview of these major issues in sociology.

  • SOC2301: Qualitative Research Methodology

  • SRS1110: Witchcraft, Magic, and Occult Traditions: Historical, psychological and cross-cultural exploration of traditions and practices built on a belief in paranormal phenomena, including witchcraft, magic, occult, and related experiences, in relation to traditional notions of religious behaviour.