About the Course –Criminology

Criminology is the study of crime. It is concerned with the people who commit crime, the reasons that lead them to commit crimes, their impact on society and ways of preventing and controlling crime. The goal of criminology is to identify and examine the root causes of criminal behavior and to develop effective ways of controlling them. Graduates of Criminology often become detectives or federal law enforcement investigators. Criminology attempts to explain crimes within a societal context. Criminology uses three distinct theories that attempt to explain why criminals do what they do. These theories help to explain how a society responds to crime, both in terms of preventing future incidences of crime and responding to criminals who commit those crimes. There can be internal and external factors behind a crime, which is also examined by those theories. In other words, it suggests that a number of biological and social factors may lead to criminal behavior. People with a degree inCriminology have a rare opportunity to make the world a better place.

           Listed here are some of the principal objectives of the course.

• Toundertake and provide funding for criminological research which is relevant to public policy and to promote the value and use of such research.
• To have a strong understanding of human behavior and societal issues to reduce the crime rate.
• To evaluate the importance of variation in criminal justice processes and outcomes by race, class, gender and other relevant social categories.

To compare and analyze criminal justice policies across cultures and geographies.

Career Prospect

A Criminology degree offers fascinating and rewarding careers. Jobs in both criminology and criminal justice offer security along with excellent healthcare and retirement benefits.​ You can also set up your own firm for consultation and giving guidance to the people. Forensic Psychology is another fascinating career field for aspirants. Forensic Psychologists often study criminal behavior and the psychological aspects of criminals in order to identify patterns. The core job of a Criminologist is to examine all aspects .

Career Opportunity

Private investigator, Insurance fraud investigator, Security specialist, Jury Consultant, Prison psychologist, Expert witness,  attorneys, Forensic science technicians,  Detective and criminal investigator.

Employment Opportunity

A criminologist usually earn between $30,000 and $50,000 per pear during the initial years of their career. Those who have five or more years in the industry will most likely make around $69,000, but those who work in small areas that do not have a lot of crime will generally max out their salaries around $41,000.  Salary may vary significantly based on the level of education, geographical region, and prior experience.

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at, Bachelor (UG) and Master (PG) levels.

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