Thursday, August 23, 2007

Criminology

Criminology

The experts in criminology can find employment as probation officers, jailors, social welfare officers, counsellors, etc. They can also get into crime fighting organi-sations like CBI, IB etc. or work in rehabilitation centres, juvenile homes and voluntary organi-sations. Those who have specia-lised training in forensic science can seek employment in forensic labs or in the forensic department of crime fighting units. Self employment is possible as private detectives. Insurance Companies as well as some corporate houses employ investigating officers to ascertain the bonafides of a client.

Training Programmes: Degree and Postgraduate courses in Criminology/Criminology and Correctional Management/Criminology and Forenlabs or in the forensic department of crime fighting units. Self employment is possible as private detectives. Insurance Companies as well as some corporate houses employ investigating officers to ascertain the bonafides of a client.

Training Programmes: Degree and Postgraduate courses in Criminology/Criminology and Correctional Management/Criminology and Forensic Science are offered by institutions in India. Degree holders can also opt for the one year diploma or two year postgraduate diploma course in Criminology. There are also specialised courses in criminology for those who have graduated in Law.

Syllabus
The syllabus for a course in Criminology usually includes - Principles of Criminology, Psychology of Crime, Criminal Law, Police Administration, Forensic Science and Medicine. Juvenile Delinquency, Correctional Management and Rehabilitation of Criminals etc.

Criminology: Private Detective

Security and detective services have now become very common in our big cities. This has resulted in a mushrooming of private detective agencies. A graduate degree in any discipline will qualify a candidate for a one year diploma course.
Institutions: One year diploma in investigation is offered at
• The Indore Christian College, Indore
• The National Institute of Private Investigation, New Delhi

Short term training courses:
• ACE Detectives India International Securities, New Delhi
• All India Private Detectives Association, New Delhi
• Lancers Network Limited, New Delhi

Institutions offering Degree & P.G Courses in Criminology
1. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202 002
2. Andhra University, Waltair, Visakhapatnam-530
003
3. Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar,
Madhya Pradesh-470 003
4. Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380 009
5. Karnataka University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad-3
6. Maharashtra Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi-221002
7. Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
8. Punjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh-160 014
9. Tata Institute of Social Science, Deonar, Mumbai-400 088
10. University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005, Tamil
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11. Utkal University, Vanivihar, Bhubaneswar-751 004 Orissa.
Institutions offering courses in Criminology for those who have completed LLB:
1. University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi-180 004
2. University of Lucknow, Lucknow-226 007
3. University of Pune Ganeshkind, Pune-411 007
4. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004
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1 comment:

Kullykeilar said...

Criminology is one of the best careers but now how does one apply for the trainings and programmes...?