Criminal Law
Criminal Law
A specialized course under Law
Course Details
Criminal Law is concerned with all aspects of crime, punishment and its annulment. It can be further categorized into ‘misdemeanors’ and ‘felonies’. In this program, you will not only study about existing laws, but also the procedure of an entire criminal trial, including the gathering of evidence and courtroom protocol, whether on the side of the defense or the prosecution. Criminal Law aims to prepare students to participate in the crucial work of ordering society and protecting the vulnerable. This course covers the law of crimes and the criminal justice system. It also examines the mental element involved in crime. In addition, it also deals with criminals and law enforcement. Criminal justice deals with all aspects of a crime from the time the crime is committed right up until the criminal is found guilty and sent to prison. Students will learn common terminology in criminal law and how to consider a crime thoroughly in terms of its elements. This program offers a very good insight into the body of criminal law.
Listed here are some of the principal objectives of the course.
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To investigate crimes, try and punish criminals, and rehabilitate those who are convicted
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To use skills and strength for good, whether through aiding victims of crime, counseling and rehabilitating criminals
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To define and classify misdemeanors and felonies
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To keep individuals, communities, and populations safe
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To identify, acknowledge, punish and educate the greater community and would-be offenders about the consequences of their actions
Career Prospect
Career Opportunity
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Police Officer
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Paralegal
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Correctional Officer
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Private Investigator
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Crime Scene Technicians
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Bailiffs