About this Course

Program Introduction

Criminology is a study of criminal behavior. Student learn what are the causes of crimes and its impact on the victims, the society, the criminal themselves and of course their families. The study of criminology has lead to improvement of society criminal justice system, how we response to crime and how to treat both victims of crimes and criminals.Careers involved working in Security Industry, Law Firms, Rehabilitation & Correction Centers, Investigations, Community Services, Social Services, Counselors and Schools.

Structure and Duration

8 Modules

Minimum 12 months, Part-time

2 evenings per week, 6:45pm – 9:15pm 

Assessment Methods

The following types of direct assessment methods are used as evaluation tools for each module:

Assignments (60%)

Mid-term Exam (20%)

Final Exam (20%)

Assignments may consist of Multiple choice, True/False, Short answer questions and written assignment such as essays, Case Studies, Critical Reviews and Research Papers.

Delivery Method

Classroom based.

Graduation Requirements

Achieve a minimum 24 credits and earn at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.

Program Subjects

Students must complete 8 subjects which include the 3 Compulsory subjects and choose 5 subjects from the list of Electives.

Eligibility

Minimum 16 years old Completed ’O’ Level or ITE CertificateStudent with ‘N’ Level is required to complete the ‘Certificate in Writing & Communication’ with minimum Grade ‘D’.

Modules

• Freshman composition 1
  
• Introduction to Sociology
  
• General Psychology
  
• Crime & Delinquency
  
• Criminal Justice
  
• Abnormal Psychology
  
• Victimology
  
• Family Violence
  
• Deviance & Social Control
  
• One Elective in areas of Psychology, Sociology or Criminology
  

One Elective in any area of discipline 

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