Criminology studies crime and justice agencies, aiming to produce professionally competent graduates capable of crime prevention, detection, law enforcement, public safety, and criminological research. Higher Education Institutions (HEls) offering the Criminology program are committed to producing graduates with the knowledge, skills, attitude, and values to address criminality and meet globalization challenges in the field. They are committed to producing graduates with the necessary character and competence.
The program prepares students for jobs in law enforcement, penal administration, and crime prevention. It also fosters principles of leadership, honesty, accountability, and responsibility. Research into criminal behavior, its origins, treatment, and punishment is encouraged.