Program Goal
This programme will offer skills in research techniques and skills required to implement institutional reforms in criminology and security industries. The current upsurge and threat of insecurity in the world calls for an understanding of criminal aspects, theories and criminal judicial processes, rehabilitation and probation of crimes in order to create a more stable and secure society. Through this course, graduates are empowered to effectively handle correctional challenges in society and use their knowledge to participate in the rehabilitation process in society as well as advice on the necessary security measures to reduce crime.
Career Opportunities
- Security Analysts
- Forensic Investigators
- Police Officer
- Private Investigators
- Scholars
- Private Guards
- Probation Officers
Programme Goals
- Identify and explore the different approaches to security issues in the world and build on the ability to monitor and maintain security.
- Equip graduates with abilities to identify, conduct investigations, monitor and analyse data; through the understanding of criminal science to boost security in an increasingly technology world.
- To meet the high demand for security personnel in the public, private sectors and academia in criminal research.
Duration of Programme
Four (4) trimesters
Entry Requirements
- An aggregate grade of C-(C Minus) and above in K.C.S.E
- Minimum grade of D- in Either English or Kiswahili
- Minimum grade of D- in either Mathematics/Business Studies/Geography/History/CRE/Computer Studies/Agriculture
Learning Outcomes
- Enable the understanding of criminal aspects, theories and criminal judicial processes, rehabilitation and probation of crimes.
- An awareness of the current issues facing crime in the world, the ability to analyse and provide alternative solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in different teams across diverse cultural settings and environment in the security sector.
- Develop persons passionate about solving insecurity challenges affecting the world
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- DCSS 104 Introduction To Criminology
- DCU 100 Communication Skills
- DCU 101 Information Communication and Technology And Ethics
- DCU 102 Entrepreneurship Skills
- DCU 203 Health and Wellness
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- DCSS 200 Introduction To Criminal Justice System
- DCSS 201 Law Of Evidence
- DCSS 202 Introduction To Sociology
- DCSS 203 Crime Prevention
- DCSS 204 Crime And The Society
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- DCSS 300 Criminal Violence
- DCSS 302 Public Relations
- DCSS 303 Introduction To Psychology
- DCU 301 Research Methods
- DMT 205 Introduction to Business Statistics
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- DCSS 400 Criminal Law
- DCSS 401 Crime Mapping Analysis
- DCSS 402 Forensic Criminology
- DCSS 403 Professional Ethics In Criminal Justice