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CSS757Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Contemporary Issues In Criminology And Security Studies

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 the roles of security agencies. The course covers the management of modern crimes such as kidnapping, militancy, cyber theft, and terrorism. It also addresses the effectiveness of criminal justice systems and the ethical considerations in law enforcement and security management.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
CriminologySecurity StudiesCrimeCriminal JusticeContemporary Issues

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

Corrections

5

Media and Crime

6

Gender and Crime

7

Human Rights

8

Ethics in Law Enforcement

Total Topics8 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

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Police Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Security Analyst

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Correctional Officer

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Criminologist

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Law Enforcement Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementSecurity ServicesCorrectionsGovernment AgenciesNon-profit Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: General Introduction

4h

Unit 1: The Field of Criminology

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to criminology.
  • •Define criminology from different perspectives.
  • •Identify key areas in the scope of criminology.

Unit 2: Research Methods in Criminology

2 study hours
  • •Understand the term research methods.
  • •Learn how data are collected about criminal behavior.
  • •Gain insight into criminological problem-solving.
Week
2

Module 1: General Introduction

4h

Unit 3: Crime and Criminality

2 study hours
  • •Define crime.
  • •Distinguish between legal and social conceptions of crime.
  • •Identify and explain the essential elements of crime.

Unit 4: Types and Characteristics of Crime

2 study hours
  • •Identify different classifications of crimes.
  • •Describe the contents of crimes under different classifications.
  • •Distinguish criminological classifications from others.
Week
3

Module 2: Criminological Theories

3h

Unit 1: Deviance and Crime

3 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of deviance.
  • •Discuss the functions of deviance from different perspectives.
  • •Distinguish between deviant and criminal behaviors.
Week
4

Module 2: Criminological Theories

3h

Unit 2: Criminological Theories

3 study hours
  • •Define theory.
  • •Identify characteristics of scientific theory.
  • •Understand criminological theories in explaining crimes.
Week
5

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 1: Punishment as Social Control

3 study hours
  • •Understand punishment as social control.
  • •Identify and explain the philosophies of punishment.
  • •Describe the methods of punishment.
Week
6

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 2: Criminal Justice System in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Define the Criminal Justice System.
  • •Identify the components of the CJS.
  • •Describe the characteristics of the CJS.
Week
7

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

4h

Unit 3: Crime Control Mechanisms

2 study hours
  • •Define crime control.
  • •Explain why crime control is a viable mechanism.
  • •Recount different forms of crime control.

Unit 4: Law Enforcement: the Police

2 study hours
  • •Define the police.
  • •Identify the functions of the police.
  • •Understand problems plaguing the Nigeria Police Force.
Week
8

Module 3: Crime Control/Criminal Justice Systems

3h

Unit 5: Court Systems in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Understand the court system.
  • •Describe the structure of the court system.
  • •Explain the role of lawyers in criminal courts.
Week
9

Module 4: Corrections

3h

Unit 1: Social Reactions to Crime: Correctional Institution (Prison)

3 study hours
  • •Understand correctional institutions.
  • •Distinguish types of correctional institutions.
  • •Understand the prison as a correctional institution.
Week
10

Module 4: Corrections

3h

Unit 2: Community Corrections

3 study hours
  • •Define Community Correction.
  • •Identify forms of community corrections.
  • •State why community corrections are important.
Week
11

Module 4: Corrections

4h

Unit 3: Juvenile Institutions and Juvenile Corrections

2 study hours
  • •Define juvenile court.
  • •Identify juvenile institutions.
  • •Define juvenile delinquency.

Unit 4: Informal Agencies of Crime Control

2 study hours
  • •Define informal agencies of crime control.
  • •Identify informal crime control agencies.
  • •Explain reasons for informal crime control agencies.
Week
12

Module 5: Issues in Crime

3h

Unit 1: Media and Crime

3 study hours
  • •Define media.
  • •Explain the role of media in crime control.
  • •Discuss the impact of television violence.
Week
13

Module 5: Issues in Crime

4h

Unit 2: Organisational Criminality

2 study hours
  • •Understand organized crime.
  • •Identify characteristics of organized crimes.
  • •Explain the mode of operation and structure of organized crimes.

Unit 3: Gender and Crime

2 study hours
  • •Define gender.
  • •Identify gender stereotypes.
  • •Understand causes of female crime.
  • •Understand gender and victimization.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding of key concepts.

2

Create concept maps linking criminological theories (Module 2) to real-world crime scenarios.

3

Focus on the structure and functions of the Nigerian Criminal Justice System (Module 3), paying attention to each component's role.

4

Practice applying ethical principles from Unit 5 to case studies involving law enforcement dilemmas.

5

Prepare detailed notes on the different types of crime and their characteristics (Module 1), focusing on contemporary issues.

6

Allocate study time proportionally based on the difficulty levels of each module, prioritizing challenging units.

7

Form study groups to discuss and clarify complex concepts, especially those related to criminological theories and ethical considerations.

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