Introduction

The BS (4-Year) Programme in Criminology has been designed to disseminate a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand crime, criminal behavior and criminality. It is an interdisciplinary programme comprising 127 credit hours to be completed in eight semesters. Apart from general and elective courses, the programme consists of nine foundation courses, twelve major courses including internship and thesis/ research project.

This programme is developed to provide the young graduates with job-oriented skills to augment employability and producing young professionals to re-shape the policies to prevent crime in Pakistan in general.

The major objective of this programme is to provide the students with hands- on-training in the specialized fields of criminology such as forensic criminology, criminal and juvenile justice systems, criminal investigation, geographic crime analysis, crime mapping and security related issues through its extensive internship programme. Special focus has been given on developing research skills. Students are required to carry out research projects/thesis to uncover the major issues related to the field of criminology.

Mission statement

Transformation of social, political and economic structures in the wake of globalization has resulted in various challenges including increasing incidence of crime and violence. Scientific understanding is needed to deal with such issues. Realizing the need of emerging discipline of criminology, Higher Education Commission (HEC) has taken the initiative to launch BS (4- Years) Programme in Criminology. This programme will help to develop the understanding of young graduates about theoretical and practical knowledge of crime and deviance in Pakistan. The programme will develop analytical skills of the students to tone down criminality in Pakistan.