Criminology & Security Studies

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FACULTY ARTS, OF SOCIAL & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

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Est. 2024

The Criminology and Security Studies Department at Peter University, Achina/Onneh, was established in 2024 to address the growing need for skilled professionals in crime prevention and national security.

Initial Enrollment: 2

2025 Enrollment: 5

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Program Overview

The department offers a four-year degree programme leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Criminology and Security Studies.

Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Degree: B.Sc. Criminology & Security Studies

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Mission

To provide rigorous academic foundation in criminology, security, and justice systems, equipping students for careers in law enforcement, intelligence, corrections, judiciary, and security management.

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Vision

To become a center of excellence in criminological research and security education, producing skilled professionals for crime prevention and public safety.

📈 Growth & Expansion

As the program gained recognition, enrollment increased to five students in 2025, reflecting a growing interest in the field of criminology and security studies.

Despite its modest inception, the department has continued to expand, attracting a growing number of students and faculty members dedicated to excellence in teaching and research.

2024

FOUNDING YEAR

2 → 5

STUDENT GROWTH

4 Yrs

DEGREE PROGRAM

Career Opportunities

👮 Law Enforcement 🕵️ Intelligence Services 🏛️ Corrections ⚖️ Judiciary 🔒 Security Management 📊 Policy Analysis

Core Competencies

⚖️ Critical Thinking 📊 Policy Analysis 🛡️ Security Strategies 🔍 Research Methods

With a strong emphasis on critical thinking, policy analysis, and security strategies, the department plays a pivotal role in advancing scholarship and practice in crime prevention and public safety.

Contributing to the university's mission of producing highly skilled professionals in the field.

Faculty of Arts, Social & Management Sciences

Criminology & Security Studies

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