About This Course
This course equips students with specialized knowledge to effectively address crime, victimization, and conflict, while fostering a democratic and just society. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work in a crime lab, respond to crime scenes, and perform tasks such as recognizing, documenting, collecting, packaging, preserving, examining, analyzing, and interpreting physical evidence related to suspected criminal activities.
Language of study depends on tutor and tutor location.
Learning Objectives
Criminal Behavior and Theories – Exploration of the psychological, sociological, and biological theories that explain why individuals commit crimes.
Crime Scene Investigation – Techniques and procedures for processing crime scenes, including evidence collection and preservation.
Forensic Science – Application of scientific principles and techniques in the analysis of physical evidence, such as DNA, fingerprints, and trace evidence.
Victimology – Study of the impact of crime on victims, including patterns of victimization and strategies for support and intervention.
Criminal Justice System – Examination of the institutions and processes involved in law enforcement, legal proceedings, and corrections.
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics – Analysis of crimes involving digital technology and methods for investigating and securing electronic evidence.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Forensics – Consideration of the ethical and legal challenges in forensic practice, including the handling of evidence and the rights of individuals
Target Audience
- Criminologists
- Lawyers
Curriculum
Law and Ethics
Psychology and Behavioral Studies
Social Impact of Crime
Legal System and Policing Crime in the 21st Century
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