Certificate in Introduction to Criminology
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Certificate in Introduction to Criminology
at
Macquarie University
Overview

Define crime and its causes. Peer into the criminal mind and the worlds where criminals dwell. You’ll study criminology theories and their use by criminologists

Duration	13 weeks
Total fee	₹1.72 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	UG Certificate

Certificate in Introduction to Criminology
at
Macquarie University
Highlights

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Certificate in Introduction to Criminology
at
Macquarie University
Course details

Who should do this course?

Those pursuing degrees in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related fields who want to supplement their coursework with a focused study in criminology

What are the course deliverables?

Evaluate how societies come to define crime and the critical implications of such understandings on institutions of criminal justice.
Identify and distinguish between key criminological theories and their practical implications.
Analyse and demonstrate critical understanding of how social categories of gender, race and class impact experiences of crime and its responses.
Research and locate different academic sources and express judgement about their validity.
Engage in informed criminological discussion with practitioners, academics and peers

More about this course

This subject introduces students to the discipline and study of criminology, including a broad overview of key developments, theories and practical implications
The intention is to situate criminology, and its various strands, within its particular social, political and intellectual contexts and to outline some of the key approaches associated with the field

Certificate in Introduction to Criminology
at
Macquarie University
Curriculum

What and how societies define crime and harm in a particular way?

How theories of crime attempt to explain why certain people offend and certain crimes are committed?

What are the social responses to crime and how do institutions of criminal justice engage in mechanism of crime control?

Certificate in Introduction to Criminology
at
Macquarie University
Entry Requirements

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Education: High school diploma or equivalent

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