Program Overview

Introduction to Research in Criminology

Course Description

The Introduction to Research in Criminology course is a 5-credit research training course that introduces students to research in the field of criminology. The course covers the discussion of what criminology is as a research field and the different sub-research areas and perspectives within the science of criminology.

Course Content

• The course includes a discussion of examples of research areas and specific research studies in criminology, their methodological approaches, analytical strategies, and ethical aspects.
• The craft and professional role of being a researcher in criminology are also discussed.
• The course includes a discussion of what a doctoral thesis in criminology is and what it is expected to contain.

Practical Information

• The course consists of seminars, written assignments, and presentations of written assignments.

Research Area

• The research area of this course is Criminology.

Course Plan

• The course plan is available for further details on the course structure and content.

Target Audience

• The course is designed for doctoral students in Criminology.