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The experts in criminology can find employment as probation officers, jailers, 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 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 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,.
Institutions offering Degree & P.G.Courses in Criminology:
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh – 202 002.
- Andhra University, Waltair, Visakhapatnam – 530 003.
- University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005, Tamil Nadu.
- Uktal University, Vanivihar, Bhuvaneswar – 751 004, Orissa.
- Karnataka University, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad – 3.
- Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380 009.
- Tata Institute of Social Science, Deonar, Mumbai – 400 088.
Institutions offering courses in Criminology for those who have completed LLB:
- University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi – 180 004.
- University of Lucknow, Lucknow – 226 007.
- University of Pune Ganeshkind, Pune – 411 007.
- University of Rajasthan, Jaipur – 302 004.
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