PGWP-eligible Program
This is the first crime and intelligence degree offered at an Ontario postsecondary institution which focuses on the application of analytical techniques and technologies as well as the core elements of a public safety/criminal justice education.
This program will prepare you for the challenging and complex environment by providing you with in-depth knowledge of crime and intelligence as well as develop a breadth of analytical and research skills. You will learn how to analyze and address public safety matters by applying professional practices, strategies and use the latest analytical tools and technologies. Your studies will include law, criminology, investigation and community policing which will be applicable to understanding topics and trends in crime and investigations.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
This program includes a mandatory work term to provide you with valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. A mandatory work term is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. It is typically completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work experience. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. Successful completion of the work term(s) is required for graduation.
The work term search is student-driven and participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term. Additional fees are required for programs with a mandatory work term, regardless of success in securing a work position. For more information, see fee details.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | King | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | King | Open |
| Jan. 2027 | King | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
International students applying for a PGWP: If you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend in person as the option to attend online does not apply to you based on IRCC policy. Studying online will impact your PGWP eligibility. Please review the in-person requirements related to PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Gain hands on experience with scene measuring, sketching and handling evidence, practicing with mock crime scenes in the simulation apartment.
Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a mandatory work term to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
You may qualify for a renewable scholarship and receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.
Earn credit for previous studies, work experience or training through Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition and transfer credits.
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis and Police Foundations
“Without the opportunities provided by Seneca’s Police Foundations and Honours Bachelor Criminal Intelligence Analysis programs I would not be where I am today! Each program gave me extensive skills for a profession in the policing community. With hands-on work integrated learning, and technical skills learned in the classroom I was able to be hired by Toronto Police after graduating. The amount of networking connections offered by Seneca and learning from experts with real-world experience in the field allowed me the opportunity to begin my tenure as a Crime Analyst.”
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis
“The CIA program allowed me to build and develop important skills to succeed within my field and provided hands-on learning experience. With these skills and hands-on experience, I was able to secure a work integrated learning position as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst for an asset servicing company in Toronto, where I am now currently employed. I am truly honoured to have been a part of the Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis program at Seneca.”
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis
“A career in law enforcement was something that I had always wished to pursue, and Seneca gave me the opportunity I needed to see that dream come true. Through learning from my instructors and their breadth of work and life experiences, I came to better understand what it meant to pursue a career in law enforcement. I firmly believe that Seneca gave me the tools I needed to flourish in my career path after I graduated. I am grateful to all of the instructors and colleagues I have met along the way.”
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis and Police Foundations
“A few things that positively impacted my Seneca experience were the environment, getting involved on campus and volunteering for events. It really changed the entire dynamic. Being able to interact with students outside of my program, speaking to future students and meeting other professors and faculty showed me that Seneca is truly an extremely welcoming environment for everyone.”
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis
“Completing the Honours Bachelor of Crime and Intelligence Analysis at Seneca Polytechnic provided me with the critical skills and knowledge needed to excel in my career. Shortly after graduation, I was thrilled to land a job at Mastercard as an Analyst in their Business Risk Assessment and Mitigation Team (BRAM). The program's diverse and practical coursework were instrumental in preparing me for this role. I am immensely grateful to Seneca for equipping me with the skills necessary to excel into the field.”
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis and Police Foundations
“I graduated from Police Foundations, which, a few years later, opened the door for me to enroll and subsequently graduate from the Honours Bachelors Crime & Intelligence Analysis (CIA) program. While I was in school, I’ve received first-hand knowledge of what the career is about from present and past crime analysts, intelligence officers, analytics managers and others in a related field. I am truly grateful for the support I have continually received from faculty and peers, with whom I keep in touch with well after graduation.”
Graduate, Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis and Police Foundations
“My professors encouraged me to be motivated, engaged and confident about my career path. I’m now working at the Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario Court of Justice, as a court and client registrar. I started there as an intern during my program’s work term, and I’ve been there since. My program totally prepared me for my career—there’s no better educational institution that will offer what Seneca has.”
First place for forensics: Seneca students shine at crime scene competition
Teams of students from Seneca Polytechnic’s School of Public Safety recently demonstrated their outstanding skills at the Inter-collegiate CSI Challenge
