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Graduate Certificate in Victimology Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus, Canada

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CAD 16843

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 95

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The one-year Victimology Ontario College Graduate Certificate program prepares you for work in a variety of fields, providing services to victims of crime. This one-year program provides specialized knowledge and skills in victimology and in the provision of victim services. You also explore the history and theories of victimization, with applied victim-centred focus.

Combining theoretical and applied learning, it includes a field placement of more than 140 hours. It is in this setting where you learn about victims` issues and perspectives first-hand from experts in the field.

Practicum options include:

  • Victim crisis units
  • Police services
  • Victim advocacy centres
  • Indigenous healing centres
  • Government agencies
  • Women`s shelters
  • Community action groups

Overall, you develop knowledge of crisis response, sudden and traumatic loss, and victim populations. Learn about crime and its effects on victims in the criminal justice system. In your practicum, you integrate theory with practice and contribute to victim service initiatives within your community.

The Victimology program offers you the means to pursue a unique career. This program is the first graduate certificate program offered by a Canadian college specializing in victimology. More than just theory, this program puts you in the field, allowing you to learn how to look at issues from the victim`s perspective.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88 - With no score less than - 22
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 53
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  Minimum Literacy - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a College Diploma, College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in a Medical or Social Services field.

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16843

Tuition Fee
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CAD 95

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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