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CSS755Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Patterns And Trends Of Crime In Nigeria

This course explores the patterns and trends of crime in Nigeria, providing a comprehensive overview of criminology within the Nigerian context. It covers legal and sociological definitions of crime, classification, and various theories. Students will learn about crime statistics, historical trends, emerging crimes, victimology, offender profiling, and challenges to law enforcement. The course also examines the internationalization of crime and strategies for prevention and control, equipping students with a nuanced understanding of crime in Nigeria.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
CriminologyCrime TrendsNigerian CrimeVictimologyCrime Prevention

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

Legal Definition of Crime

2

Sociological Definition of Crime

3

Crime Statistics

4

Crime Trends in Nigeria

5

Victimology

6

Offender Profiling

7

Crime Prevention Strategies

Total Topics7 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 Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Law Enforcement Officer

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Criminologist

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Security Analyst

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Policy Advisor

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Social Worker

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementGovernment AgenciesNon-profit OrganizationsSecurity FirmsCorrectional Facilities

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Legal and Sociological Perspectives of Crime

4h

Unit 1: The Legal Definition of Crime

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the legal definition of crime and its elements.
  • •Identify the seven elements of crime and their implications.
  • •Examine factors that excuse a person from criminal responsibility.

Unit 2: Sociological Definition of Crime

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Explore the sociological definition of crime and its context.
  • •Discuss the significance of socio-cultural norms in defining crime.
  • •Compare and contrast legal and sociological definitions.
Week
2

Module 1: The Legal and Sociological Perspectives of Crime

4h

Unit 3: Classification of Crime

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Examine the classification of crime based on severity and nature.
  • •List and explain the categories of crime.
  • •Differentiate between felonies and misdemeanors.

Unit 4: Classical and Neoclassical Approaches to Explaining Crime

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Understand the classical and neoclassical approaches to explaining crime.
  • •Examine the basic assumptions of the classical theory.
  • •Discuss the position of the neoclassical school regarding crime.
Week
3

Module 1: The Legal and Sociological Perspectives of Crime

3h

Unit 5: Critical Approaches to Explaining Crime

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Explore critical approaches to explaining crime, including labeling theory.
  • •Discuss the basic assumptions of labeling theory.
  • •Examine the arguments of conflict theory of crime in society.
Week
4

Module 2: Understanding Crime Statistics

4h

Unit 1: Meaning of Crime Statistics

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the meaning of crime statistics and its components.
  • •Examine the origin of crime statistics.
  • •Discuss the two principal ways authorities arrive at crime statistics.

Unit 2: Uses and Factors that Make Crime Statistics Useful

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Explore the uses of crime statistics and factors that make them useful.
  • •Examine the reasons why a country needs to measure crime.
  • •Explain the problems of crime statistics in relation to reliability, validity, and utility.
Week
5

Module 2: Understanding Crime Statistics

3h

Unit 3: Official Sources of Crime Statistics

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify official sources of crime statistics.
  • •Discuss factors that influence crime reporting to the police.
  • •Examine problems associated with police records.
Week
6

Module 2: Understanding Crime Statistics

3h

Unit 4: Unofficial Sources of Crime Statistics

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explore unofficial sources of crime statistics, including victim surveys.
  • •Discuss the origin of weighting of crime.
  • •Examine the merits and demerits of victim surveys.
Week
7

Module 2: Understanding Crime Statistics

3h

Unit 5: Suggestions for Better Measurement of Crime

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Suggest ways for better measurement of crime.
  • •Examine the state of crime statistics in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss various ways of improving crime statistics.
Week
8

Module 3: Historical and Emerging Trends in Crime

3h

Unit 1: Patterns and Trends of Crime in the Pre–colonial Era

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Explore patterns and trends of crime in the pre-colonial era.
  • •Explain the definition of crime in pre-colonial times.
  • •Identify informal social controls and their effectiveness.
Week
9

Module 3: Historical and Emerging Trends in Crime

3h

Unit 2: Patterns and Trends of Crime in Colonial Era

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Examine patterns and trends of crime in the colonial era.
  • •Explain crime from a legal point of view during the colonial period.
  • •Identify crimes in existence during the colonial period and formal social controls.
Week
10

Module 3: Historical and Emerging Trends in Crime

3h

Unit 3: Transition from Conventional Crime (1960–1991)

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand the transition from conventional crime (1960–1991).
  • •Explain common crimes during this period.
  • •Identify crimes in existence during this period.
Week
11

Module 3: Historical and Emerging Trends in Crime

3h

Unit 4: Emerging and Special Categories of Crime

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explore emerging and special categories of crime.
  • •Explain corruption and its pervasiveness.
  • •Discuss how money laundering and cybercrimes are committed.
Week
12

Module 3: Historical and Emerging Trends in Crime

3h

Unit 5: Consideration of Victims of Crime

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Consider victims of crime and their typology.
  • •Explain who a victim is and the origin of victimology.
  • •Examine various types of victims of crime.
Week
13

Module 4: Challenges and Strategies in Crime Management

4h

Unit 1: Cost of Crime Victimisation

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the cost of crime victimization.
  • •Examine reasons why victims should be compensated.
  • •Discuss the available victim compensation schemes.

Unit 2: Profiling Nigerian Offender

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Explore profiling Nigerian offenders.
  • •Identify categories of offenses.
  • •Examine types of offenders.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review legal definitions of crime and related case studies from Units 1-3.

2

Create concept maps linking crime theories from Module 1 to real-world examples.

3

Practice interpreting crime statistics and trends from Module 2.

4

Focus on emerging and special categories of crime (Unit 4, Module 3) and their impact.

5

Prepare detailed notes on crime prevention and control strategies (Unit 5, Module 4).

6

Study offender profiling techniques and their application in Nigerian context (Unit 2, Module 4).

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