Are you
interested in crime and punishment? Do you want to understand why some people
commit crimes? How can we prevent crime? What effect does punishment have on
people? Why is gang crime increasing in the world?
If
you're interested in these questions, you've found the right education!
The
criminology program consists of four course modules that will provide you with
the knowledge you'll need to work as a criminologist. There is growing interest
in criminology in the job market, with new professions emerging in the field.
As a criminologist, you can work in
organizations such as the Police, Customs, municipalities, the Prison and
Probation Service, the Migration Agency, the Council for Crime
Prevention, the County Administrative Board, or various private
companies. In this program, you will study theories and methods that can help
you answer these questions.
The
goal of the education is for you to become a confident and competent
criminologist who can tackle new challenges! This education will give you broad
knowledge.
You
will, among other things, learn:
- What
is a crime?
- What
is deviant behavior?
- Offender profiling - How does the police work
to identify a perpetrator?
- Crime
statistics - You will learn how to interpret statistics.
- Psychological
and sociological theories to explain criminality
- Crime prevention - How can we prevent crime
from happening?
- The
legal system and penalties
- Victimology
- Victims of crime In the first sub-course
"What
is criminology?" we will cover the history of criminology as well as what
defines crime and punishment and how it has evolved throughout history.
We will then delve into different theories to
explain why some people commit criminal acts. You will learn a lot!
The
education consists of four modules. Together, they provide a thorough
introduction to the profession of criminology.
The training covers about 10-12 weeks of full-time studies.
You can study at any study pace.
