Course Details
- Course Name : Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Studies
- Category : Undergraduate
- Course Duration: 4 Years
- Department : Department of International Relations and Security Studies
- Tuition/ Semester (Naira): 338,000.00
About this Programme
The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Criminology and Security Studies (CSS) is designed to produce a crop of graduates equipped with appropriate knowledge in the field of Criminology and Security Studies and to make their contribution to the development in Nigeria, Africa and the global community.
The aims and objectives of a degree in Criminology and Security Studies to:
- Instill in students a sound knowledge of Criminology and Security Studies, an appreciation of its applications in different socio-cultural contexts and to involve the students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experiences of learning and studying;
- Provide students with broad and well-balanced theories and methods of the discipline;
- Cultivate in students the ability to apply their knowledge and skills of the course to the understanding and solution of societal problems in Nigeria and elsewhere;
- Provide students with relevant knowledge and skill base from which they can proceed to further studies in special areas of Criminology and Security Studies or multi-disciplinary areas involving Criminology and Security Studies;
- Producing students with the requisite skills to compare the crime situation in various contexts such as urban and rural settings as well as between various countries;
- Instill in students an appreciation of the importance of Criminology and Security Studies in contemporary world affairs; and
- Develop in students a range of useful competencies for employment whether public, private or self-employment.
On completion of B.Sc. in Criminology and Security Studies, graduates will be able to:
- Apply criminological theories, principles and rules in political, social and economic context;
- Demonstrate skills in criminology and security research, logical argumentation, and vigorous analysis of security principles;
- Analyze the security challenges facing Nigeria and the role of the security profession in addressing them;
- Demonstrate leadership in the area of community policing.
- Formulate and defend a robust and thoughtful code of professional conduct consistent with the guidelines of the profession and their religious and/or moral values system(s).
- Communicate effectively on the security matters and needs using appropriate terminologies.
- Conduct effective criminology research which contributes and enhances security knowledge base.
Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Candidates who wish to study Criminology and Security Studies must have
- obtained a credit in Mathematics and English Language plus credit pass in any three of the following subjects: Economics, Government, History, Literature, Biology, Geography and Religious Studies at the SSCE, NECO, GCE or their equivalent in not more than two sittings, and
- Acceptable score in English Language and any other 3 subjects in Arts, Social Sciences, or science in JAMB.
Direct Entry
Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess
- five credit passes in the SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalents at not more than two sittings; and
- Possess the Advance Level of General Certificate of Education or its equivalent in at least two subjects, or
- Possess National Diploma in Public Administration, criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, or security studies and relevant courses from recognize institution approved by the senate of NUM.
Curriculum Structure
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | credit Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CSS 101 | Introduction to Criminology and Security Studies | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| CSS 103 | Deviant Behaviours and Social Control | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| GST 111 | Communication Skills in English | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| CSS 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| CSS 107 | Introduction to National Security and Civil Defence | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| AMS 103 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
| Sub-total | 17 | 225 | 90 | ||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| CSS 102 | Introduction to Criminal Justice System | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| CSS 104 | Social Sciences and Human Behaviours | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| GST 112 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-POL 102 | Nigerian Government and Politics | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 106 | Introduction to Crime Typologies | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| ENT 102 | Creative Problem Solving | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| GEN 102 | Community Engagement and Social Development | 3 | R | 15 | 90 |
| Sub-total | 17 | 225 | 0 | ||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | credit Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CSS 201 | Nigerian Law Enforcement and Security System | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| CSS 203 | Comparative Police and Policing Systems | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| CSS 205 | Human Rights and Criminal Justice Systems | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| CSS 207 | Prisons and Correction Services | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| ENT 211 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 209 | Political Violence and Insurgency in Nigeria | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 211 | Gender, Crime, and Society | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 213 | Culture, Diversity and Crime | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| Sub-total | 16 | 210 | 0 | ||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| CSS 202 | Nigerian Criminal Procedure and Evidence | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| CSS 204 | Applied Statistics in Criminology and Security Studies | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| CSS 206 | Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| GST 212 | Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| SSC 202 | Introduction to Computer and its Application | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 208 | Security Threats in Nigeria | 3 | R | 45 | 0 |
| Sub-total | 15 | 225 | 0 | ||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | credit Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CSS 301 | Theories of Crime, Criminal Behaviour and Punishment | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| CSS 303 | Research Methods in Criminology and Security Studies | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| CSS 305 | Forensic Science | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| SSC 301 | Innovation in the Social Sciences | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| MUM-CSS 307 | Environmental Criminology and Green Justice | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 309 | Organized Crime and Terrorism in Nigeria | 3 | R | 45 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 307 | Crime Mapping and Geographic Profiling | 2 | E | 30 | 0 |
| Sub-total | 17 | 255 | 0 | ||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| CSS 302 | Theoretical Perspectives on Security | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| CSS 304 | Intelligence and Investigation Management | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| CSS 306 | Internship | 2 | C | 30 | 45 |
| ENT 312 | Venture Creation | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
| GST 312 | Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| SSC 302 | Research Method I | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSC310 | Security Technologies and Surveillance | 2 | R | 20 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 312 | Private Security and Risk Management | 3 | R | 45 | 0 |
| Sub-total | 18 | 245 | 90 | ||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | credit Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CSS 403 | Contemporary Development in Criminology and Security Studies | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| CSS 405 | National and Transnational Organised Crimes | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| SSC 401 | Research Method II | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 407 | African Security Architecture and Challenges | 3 | C | 45 | 0 |
| NUMCSS 409 | Terrorism and Counterterrorism in Africa | 3 | R | 45 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 411 | Cybercrime and Digital Forensics | 3 | R | 45 | 0 |
| Sub-total | 17 | 255 | 0 | ||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| CSS 410 | Research Project | 4 | C | 0 | 180 |
| CSS 402 | Democracy and Governance of Security Sector | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CSS 404 | Humanitarian Emergency and Disaster Management | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CSS 406 | Comparative National Security Policy and Strategy | 2 | C | 30 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 408 | International Security Architecture and Global Order | 3 | R | 45 | 0 |
| NUM-CSS 410 | Translation Crime and Global Criminology | 2 | R | 30 | 0 |
| Sub-total | 17 | 165 | 270 | ||
| Grand Total | 134 | 1805 | 495 |
