Criminal Justice Administration
- Social Sciences
- 800 level
- 201 pages
- 10 units
This course provides students with an understanding of criminal justice administration, its evolution, and fundamental principles. It explores the structure of criminal justice systems, theories of criminal law, and the roles of various components such as the police, courts, and correctional institutions. The course also examines contemporary issues, challenges, and strategies for sentencing, probation, and parole, while highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CSS872, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CSS872 · Unit 1 : Introduction and General Background
The term criminal justice system refers to the agencies of government charged with enforcing and adjudicating criminals and correcting criminal conduct. It is a collection of federal, state and local public agencies that deal with crime issues in the society.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the evolution and fundamental principles of criminal justice administration.
- Analyze the structure of criminal justice systems and the roles of various components.
- Critically evaluate contemporary issues related to shifts in criminal justice systems, procedures, and laws.
- Examine the rights of offenders based on criminal history.
- Critically analyze the strategies involved in sentencing, probation, and parole.
What it prepares you for
- Police Officer
- Court Administrator
- Correctional Officer
- Probation Officer
- Parole Officer
- Law Enforcement
- Judicial System
- Correctional Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Types function and jurisdiction of courts
Understanding the jurisdiction of different court types requires careful attention to constitutional provisions and legal precedents.
- Module 5:
Unit 2: Theories of rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration, Challenges of rehabilitation and reformation
Theories of rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration require understanding of psychology, sociology, and criminology.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: General Background to Criminal Justice System
Unit 1: Introduction and clarification of concepts, Evolution and fundamental principles of criminal justice system · 4 hours
Read the introduction and clarification of concepts.. Understand the evolution and fundamental principles of the criminal justice system.. Define key terms related to the criminal justice system..
- Week 2Module 1: General Background to Criminal Justice System
Unit 2: Structure of criminal justice system · 4 hours
Examine the structure of the criminal justice system.. Identify the different components and their roles.. Analyze the functions of each part of the criminal justice system..
- Week 3Module 1: General Background to Criminal Justice System
Unit 3: Theories of criminal law/CJS · 4 hours
Study the theories of criminal law and their application.. Discuss the different perspectives on criminal justice.. Analyze the challenges and implications of these theories..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 1: Evolution of policing · 4 hours
Explore the evolution of policing.. Understand the purpose and organization of police forces.. Discuss the historical context of policing in Nigeria..
Unit 2: Purpose and Organisation · 4 hours
Understand the purpose and organisation of policing. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of police organizations.. Analyse the structure of policing in Nigeria.
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 3: Legal aspect of policing and jurisdiction · 4 hours
Examine the legal aspects of policing and jurisdiction.. Discuss the legal framework governing police powers.. Analyze the jurisdiction of different police agencies..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Legal aspect of policing and jurisdiction · 4 hours
Identify the challenges of policing.. Discuss strategies for community policing.. Analyze the way forward for improving policing in Nigeria..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 1: History and evolution of courts · 4 hours
Study the history and evolution of courts.. Understand the development of the Nigerian judicial system.. Discuss the role of courts in criminal justice administration..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 2: Types function and jurisdiction of courts · 4 hours
Examine the types, functions, and jurisdiction of courts.. Identify the different levels of courts in Nigeria.. Analyze the jurisdiction of each court type..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 3: Processes of criminal justice system · 4 hours
Understand the processes of the criminal justice system.. Trace the journey of an offender through the system.. Analyze the key stages and decision points..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 4: Sentencing, probation, parole, Challenges of the court system and way forward · 4 hours
Study the concepts of sentencing, probation, and parole.. Discuss the challenges of the court system.. Analyze the way forward for improving court administration..
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 1: History of Prison system Types and functions of prison system · 4 hours
Explore the history of the prison system.. Understand the types and functions of prison systems.. Discuss the role of prisons in criminal justice administration..
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 2: Challenges of the prison system Way forward · 4 hours
Identify the challenges of the prison system.. Analyze the way forward for improving prison administration.. Discuss strategies for addressing overcrowding and other issues..
- Week 13Module 5:
Unit 1: History and Clarification of concepts (Rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration) Stages in rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration · 4 hours
Study the history and clarification of concepts related to rehabilitation, reformation, and reintegration.. Understand the stages involved in these processes.. Discuss the goals and objectives of each stage..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all study units and focus on key concepts and definitions.
- Create summaries of each module to consolidate your understanding.
- Practice with past examination questions to familiarize yourself with the format.
- Pay special attention to the challenges and way forward sections in each unit.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 criminal justice concepts.
- Allocate specific time slots for revision and practice questions.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CSS872 about?
This course provides students with an understanding of criminal justice administration, its evolution, and fundamental principles. It explores the structure of criminal justice systems, theories of criminal law, and the roles of various components such as the police, courts, and correctional institutions. The course also examines contemporary issues, challenges, and strategies for sentencing, probation, and parole, while highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
How many units does CSS872 have?
CSS872, Criminal Justice Administration, has 10 units across 6 modules, over 201 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is CSS872 hard?
CSS872 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does CSS872 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 10 units.
How is CSS872 assessed?
CSS872 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with CSS872?
Police Officer, Court Administrator, Correctional Officer, Probation Officer and Parole Officer.