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M.A. (Criminology & Criminal Justice)


Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

Graduation

Course Duration: Two Year

Course Eligibility: Bachelor Degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks.

Admission Criteria: Merit in qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria.

Entrance/Eligibility Test: As per University Rules

Course Syllabus

Semester I

Advanced Course in Criminology

Advanced Course in Penal and Correctional Policy

Criminal Justice System and Indian Judiciary

Advanced Police Administration

Criminal Jurisprudence and Substantive Criminal Laws

Assessed Field Work in JMFC Court and Sessions Court, Consumer Forum and Family Court

Semester II

Advanced Course in Victimology

Advanced Course in Juvenile Delinquency

Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System

Advanced Research Methodology in Criminological Research

Assessed Field Work in Juvenile Justice Board, CWC, Children’s Homes, and Office of the DCPO

Open Elective Course

Cyber Crime: An Introductory Course

Semester III

Statistical Application in Criminological Research

Prison Management in India

Advanced Forensic Science

Recent Developments in Criminology

Assessed Field work in Police Stations, Prison, Probation and Study Tour

Specialization Paper 1:

(a)Analysis of Fingerprints, Footprints, Lip prints and Bite Marks; or

(b) Child Protection Laws, Policies, and Programmes

Open Elective Course

Semester IV

Media, Crimes and Criminal Justice System

Forensic and Correctional Psychology

Advanced Course in Comparative Criminal Justice

Vigilance and Security: Private Security Agencies

Custom and Tradition Related Crimes in India

Assessed Student Research Project

Specialization Paper 2

(a) Examination of Handwriting and Questioned Documents; or

(b) Social Work Applications in Juvenile Institutions