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1. CRIMINOLOGY
Criminology is the scientific study of crime,
criminals, criminal behavior, and the other criminal
justice systems. Criminology helps provide an
understanding of the nature of crime. An individual
who studies criminology and works in the field is
known as a Criminologist. Criminologists conduct
research that examines factors related to crime.
They also study individuals as to learn how and
why people become criminals. Most research in
criminology involves related fields such as
sociology, psychology, and psychiatry.
The criminological researches help guide
community leaders and law enforcement officials in
their efforts to prevent crime. Criminologists also help determine the best methods of training offenders. Criminology is
generally taught in law, medicine or sociology faculty of a college or a university. Some universities have separate
departments of criminology or criminal justice.
WHAT CRIMINOLOGISTS STUDY
Criminologists devote much research to personal and other factors that many cause crime. Studies in criminology have
traditionally emphasized the relationship of biological characteristics to criminal behaviour. Today, criminology places
greater emphasis on the social and environmental causes of crime. Therefore social sciences research plays an increasingly
important role in criminology.
Some studies concentrate on the connection between crime and biological factors such as brain structure and chemical
imbalance. Others emphasize the role that people’s emotions and motives play in criminal behaviour. Many criminologists
investigate the relationship between crime and other social problems, including poverty, poor housing and overcrowding
Criminologists also study Penology, the science of the punishment and treatment of offenders. Earlier criminologists
began rehabilitation as the treatment for them but it had little success, thus, today criminologists recommend making
punishment more certain than ever, bringing people to trial quickly, imposing fair and uniform sentences, and providing
prisons that are more humane. Criminologists do not consider criminal investigation techniques as a part of criminology.
TRAITS REQUIRED
Interest in Human Behaviour and Psyche
Keep Observation
Creative thinking
Alert and Patient
Organized
STUDY/TRAINING
The required course is a Master in Social Work. It is a 2
- year course open to graduates. An individual can
specialize in Criminology and Correctional
administration as a subject.
There are other specializations offered like community social work, medical and psychiatry social work, family and child
welfare, etc.
While the course is open to all Graduates, candidates from sociology, socio-psychology background would get preference.

2. ADMISSION PATTERN
It is done through a written test and interview
The test assesses the ability and general awareness
The interview is aimed to identify candidates with genuine interest in social work.
EMPLOYMENT AVENUES
Career opportunities exist in the specific field of specialization. Students who specialize in criminology and correctional
work find jobs in prisons, reformatories remand homes as well as crime and delinquent prevention programs.
SOME INSTITUTIONS OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE AND POST-
GRADUATE COURSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Undergraduate Courses: -
1. Shivaji University, Vidhyanagar, Kolhapur- 416 004
Course/Duration: BA/3years
Educational Requirements: XII
2. University of Madras, Chennai-600 005
Course/Duration: BA /3 years
Educational Requirements: XII.
3. University of Madras, Chennai-600 005
Course/Duration: BA /3 years
Educational Requirements: XII.
Post – Graduate Courses: -
1. Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi- 110 025.
Course/Duration: MA/2 years
Educational Requirements: Graduate.
2. Nagpur University, MG Marg, Nagpur- 440 001.
Course/duration: MSW/2years
Educational Requirements: Graduate Degree with one Social Science subject.
3. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai-400 088.
Course/ Duration: MA/2 years
Educational requirements: Graduate.
4. University of Delhi, Delhi- 110 007.
Course/Duration: MA/2 years
Educational Requirements: Graduate Degree with requisite percentage.
5. University of Madras, Chennai-600 005
Course/Duration: MA/2 years, MSW/2 years
Educational Requirements: BA/BSW [respt.] in Social Work.
6. University of Mumbai, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai- 400 001.
Course/ Duration: MSW/2 years
Educational Requirements: Graduate.
7. University of Poona, Ganeshkhind, Pune- 411 007.
Course/ Duration: MSW/2 years
Educational Requirement: Graduate.

3. Courses
Acturial Science
Actuaries are the leading
professionals in finding ways to
manage risk. It takes a combination
of strong analytical skills, business
knowledge and understanding of
human behaviour to design and
manage programs that control risk
Astronomy
Astronomy is a study of heavenly
bodies. It is an attempt to study and
understand celestial phenomena.
Astronomy is sometimes also
considered a sub-field of Physics
Astronomers use the principles of
Physics and Mathematics
BMS
University of Mumbai has come out
with a Bachelor's Degree Course in
Management Studies (B.M.S.) from
the year 1999.The Bachelor of
Management Studies (BMS) is an
under-graduate programme in
management.
Criminology
Criminology is the scientific study
of crime, criminals, criminal
behavior, and the other criminal
justice systems. Criminology helps
provide an understanding of the
nature of crime.
Home Science
This is a very common notion that
home science students have to deal
with. Home management is not
confined to home but forms the
foundation of a challenging
profession.
Graphology
Graphology or Handwriting
Analysis is a scientific method of
identifying, evaluating and
understanding a
person’s personality by looking at
the stroke and patterns