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Description
The criminology diploma course from Gatlin International offers a convenient and affordable way for students and working professionals to pursue their educational goals at their own pace. Our criminology diploma course is 100% online and instructor-lead.
The inter-disciplinary nature of Criminology can be defined in a number of ways.
Criminology is:
�...knowledge concerning the etiology, prevention, control and treatment of crime and delinquency. This includes the measurement and detection of crime, legislation and practice of criminal law, as well as the law enforcement, judicial and correctional systems.�
The study of Criminology, at its core, deals with crime and punishment and our understanding of criminal behavior within the social context.
Our criminology diploma course examines how we define crime, the various causes of criminal behavior and its various consequences.
It also examines the UK legislative environment and what impact it has on criminal law.
As society, as a whole, focuses more heavily on crime prevention at both a local and national level our criminology diploma course is more valuabel than ever.
Career opportunities for students who obtain their diploma in criminoloby include community and volunteer work as well as positions with police and probation departments, journalism and governement.
Getting started on your criminology diploma is as easy as clicking the registration button located on this page and our open enrollment policy means you can begin at any time.
Outline
Introduction to Criminology
Define what Criminolgy is and have an understanding of the theories used.
Criminal Statistics
Study the trends of modern day criminal statistics.
The UK Justice System
Have an understanding of the UK Justice system and have refernece to key legal terms.
Understanding Drugs
Describe a large range of drugs, what effects they have, their methods of use, their prevelance, production and markting and common street names.
Understanding Violence
Describe differnt forms of violence and reasons for it.
Understanding Property Crime
Describe different forms of property crime and understand when and where they occur.
Understanding Crime and the Community
Understanding the role of the community in crime prevention.
Understanding Trans-national and Organised Crime
Describe various forms of organised and trans-national crime.
Understanding High Tech Crime
Understand the use of computers and internet technology in support of criminal activities.
Understanding Crime Prevention
Describe how to focus on the causes of crime and use problem solving tools in order to significantly reduce or eliminate the factors that can to lead crime.
Understanding Youth Crime
Understand why youths turn to crime and why everyone has a role in supporting youth and preventing youth crime.
Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour
Describe different forms of anti-social behaviour, who it effects, its long terms effects and approaches to tackling it.
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Describe what Forensic Psychology is, how it works; from basic theories and principles, through research, understanding and explaining results, to the actual application of psychological techniques.
Introduction to Criminal Profiling
Understand what is meant by Criminal profiling, and how the use of scientific methods, logical reasoning, sources of information on people, criminology, victimology, and experience or skill is employed to interpret the events that surround the commission of a crime.
Introduction to the Theory of Terrorism
Understanding what terrorism is and why it is a deliberate use of violence against civilians for political or religious ends.
Additional Info
- Languages
- English
- Course Length
- 120.00 hours
- Duration of Access
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.- Instructor
Self Study- Prerequisites/Audience
- Requirements/Materials Included
This program can be accessed and completed using either PC or Macintosh computers. You'll need an Internet connection of 28Kpbs or higher, and a Web browser. There are no required textbooks.
- Certification
Qualification 1: Criminology Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC. Dip. Criminology)
Qualification 2: ASET Level 3 Criminology Award
All students will receive a certificate in the mail on successful completion of their course.
