Continuous assessment & examinations
Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
Undergraduate degree in criminology and security studies at Caleb Business School.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
40 courses across 4 levels, totalling 94 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
Download the approved curriculum (PDF)
100
Level
12 courses
29 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CSS101 |
Introduction to Criminology & Security Studies | 3 | 1 | Core |
CSS103 |
CSS103 | 3 | 1 | Core |
CULCSS115 |
Introduction to Peace and Conflicts Studies | 2 | 1 | Core |
CULCSS119 |
Introduction to Security Technology Systems and Management | 2 | 1 | Core |
CULGST121 |
Character in Leadership I | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
GST111 |
Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
SOC101 |
Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 1 | Core |
CSS102 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice System | 3 | 2 | Core |
CSS104 |
Social Sciences and Human Behaviours | 3 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CSS108 |
Introduction to Community Policing | 3 | 2 | Core |
CUL-PCR110 |
Land Struggles and the Lagos Environment | 2 | 2 | Core |
CULCSS116 |
Introduction to Counselling and Correction | 2 | 2 | Core |
200
Level
7 courses
14 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULGST203 |
Tech Plus II | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
CULGST221 |
Character in Leadership II | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
CSS202 |
Nigerian Criminal Procedure and Evidence | 2 | 2 | Core |
CSS204 |
Applied Statistics in Criminology and Security Studies | 2 | 2 | Core |
CSS206 |
Conflict Resolution and Peace-building | 3 | 2 | Core |
CULCSS218 |
Victimology | 3 | 2 | Core |
300
Level
11 courses
23 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CSS301 |
Theories of Crime, Criminal Behaviour and Punishment | 3 | 1 | Core |
CSS303 |
Research Methods in Criminology and Security Studies | 3 | 1 | Core |
CSS305 |
Forensic Science | 2 | 1 | Core |
CULCSS311 |
Cultism, Drugs and Criminality | 2 | 1 | Core |
CULCSS313 |
Criminal Law in Action | 3 | 1 | Core |
CULGST311 |
Tech Pro Elevate I | 0 | 1 | Core GST |
CULGST321 |
Character in Leadership III | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
CSS302 |
Theoretical Perspectives on Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
CSS304 |
Intelligence and Investigation Management | 3 | 2 | Core |
CSS306 |
Internship | 2 | 2 | Core |
CULCSS318 |
Security Analysis and Principles of Security Management | 2 | 2 | Core |
400
Level
10 courses
28 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CSS401 |
Contemporary Criminological Issues | 4 | 1 | Core |
CSS403 |
The Law of Evidence | 3 | 1 | Core |
CSS405 |
Traditional and Informal Mechanism of Crime Control | 3 | 1 | Core |
CUL-CSS413 |
Negotiation | 3 | 1 | Core |
CSS402 |
Crime Prevention | 3 | 2 | Core |
CSS404 |
Management of a Private Security Organization | 3 | 2 | Core |
CSS406 |
The Role of Public Defender in Criminal Justice | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CSS408 |
Weapon Proliferation | 3 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CSS412 |
Crime Prevention | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-CSS416 |
Traditional Security | 2 | 2 | Core |
Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →
III.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.
- Analyse crime and security. Explain crime, deviance, and insecurity using criminological theory.
- Study justice systems. Examine policing, courts, corrections, and the criminal-justice process.
- Assess security threats. Evaluate threats and design crime-prevention and security strategies.
- Apply investigation and intelligence. Apply investigative and intelligence methods to security problems.
- Conduct social research. Design and carry out empirical research on crime and security.
- Engage policy and ethics. Relate findings to policy and human-rights considerations.
VI.
Assessment
How you'll be assessed.
Field research & project
Empirical research exercises and a final-year project complement written examinations.
External examiners
In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.
NUC CCMAS compliance
Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.
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