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CSS411Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Contemporary Issues In Criminology And Securities

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of contemporary issues in criminology and security studies. It examines the nature, scope, and theories of criminology, focusing on contemporary crimes and security challenges in Nigeria. Topics include kidnapping, militancy, cyber theft, terrorism, and the roles of security agencies. Students will develop skills to understand and address societal problems related to crime and security.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
CriminologySecurity StudiesContemporary CrimeCriminal JusticeNigerian Security

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Criminology Theories

2

Criminal Justice System

3

Crime Prevention

4

Law Enforcement

5

Corrections

6

Human Rights

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Police Officer

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Security Analyst

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Correctional Officer

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Law Enforcement

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Criminologist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementSecurity ServicesGovernment AgenciesCorrectional InstitutionsLegal Sector

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: General Introduction

3h

Unit 1: The Field of Criminology

3 study hours
  • •Read the unit's introduction and objectives.
  • •Understand the definition and scope of criminology.
  • •Identify key areas within criminology.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
2

Module 1: General Introduction

3h

Unit 2: Research Methods in Criminology

3 study hours
  • •Understand the definition of research methods.
  • •Learn about data collection techniques.
  • •Gain insight into criminological problem-solving approaches.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
3

Module 1: General Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Crime and Criminality

3 study hours
  • •Define crime from different perspectives.
  • •Distinguish between legal and social conceptions of crime.
  • •Identify and explain the essential elements of crime.
  • •Understand who a criminal is.
Week
4

Module 1: General Introduction

3h

Unit 4: Types and Characteristics of Crime

3 study hours
  • •Identify different classifications of crimes.
  • •Describe the contents of crimes under different classifications.
  • •Distinguish classifications by criminologists.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
5

Module 2: Criminological Theories

3h

Unit 1: Deviance and Crime

3 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of deviance and describe its common forms.
  • •Discuss functions of deviance from different perspectives.
  • •Distinguish between deviant and criminal behavior.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
6

Module 2: Criminological Theories

3h

Unit 2: Criminological Theories

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of theory.
  • •Identify characteristics of scientific theory.
  • •Understand criminological theories in explaining crimes.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
7

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 1: Punishment as Social Control

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of punishment as social control.
  • •Identify and explain philosophies/purposes of punishment.
  • •Describe methods of punishment.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
8

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 2: Criminal Justice System in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Define Criminal Justice System in the Nigerian context.
  • •Identify components of the CJS.
  • •Describe characteristics of the CJS.
  • •Explain stages in the CJS.
Week
9

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 3: Crime Control Mechanisms

3 study hours
  • •Define crime control.
  • •Explain why crime control is a viable mechanism.
  • •Recount different forms of crime control mechanisms.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
10

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 4: Law Enforcement: the Police

3 study hours
  • •Define 'The Police' and their role in the CJS.
  • •Identify major functions of the police.
  • •Understand problems plaguing the Nigeria Police Force.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
11

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 5: Court Systems in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Understand the court system in Nigeria.
  • •Describe the structure of the court system.
  • •Explain the role of lawyers in criminal court systems.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
12

Module 4: Corrections

4h

Module 4 and 5 Review

4 study hours
  • •Social Reactions to Crime: Correctional Institution (Prison)
  • •CommunityCorrections
  • •Juvenile Institutions and Juvenile Corrections
  • •Informal Agencies of Crime Control
Week
13

Module 5: Issues in Crime

4h

Module 5 Review

4 study hours
  • •Media and Crime
  • •Organisational Criminality
  • •Gender and Crime
  • •Socio-cultural Environment of Crime
  • •Professional Ethics, Law Enforcement andSecurity Management
  • •Human Rights and Justice in Nigeria

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and summaries.

2

Create flashcards for key criminological theories and concepts.

3

Practice applying theories to real-world crime scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the Nigerian Criminal Justice System.

5

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

6

Allocate equal time to each module during study sessions.

7

Create concept maps linking different modules.

8

Practice essay writing on potential exam topics.

9

Join online study groups to discuss challenging concepts.

10

Get enough sleep and eat well before the exam.

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