Basics of criminology
General Studies
Scheduled online studies
Study time: 04.03.2025 - 26.05.2025
15 left
Application time: 30.01.2025 - 20.02.2025
75,00 €
The associated degree at Laurea: Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCS2), Health and welfare, Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Study scope: 5 ECTS
Primary teaching language: English
Level of education: Bachelor
Location: Online
Application status: 0 / 15
Information about the study
Criminology is a multidisciplinary field that studies crime, its causes, consequences, and societal control. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of criminology and is designed for all higher education students and professionals from various fields.
The course is conducted entirely online and can be completed flexibly alongside other studies or work. The course uses materials that are available online.
Knowledge of the Finnish language is not required to complete the course.
The course is not intended for students pursuing a degree in social services specializing in the criminal sanctions field.
After completing the course you will be able to
- define and explain the basic concepts and key research methods in the scientific study of crime
- apply and analyze the main theories explaining crime
- identify and critically evaluate the basic characteristics of Finnish crime, considering the social and cultural factors behind the phenomena
- understand and describe current research areas in Finnish and Nordic criminological studies
- design and justify a simple research framework relevant to their professional field, utilizing criminological theories and research methods
- The language of instruction for this course is English. Knowledge of Finnish is not required to complete the course.
- The course is conducted as an online implementation and does not require attendance on campus. It requires self-direction and active participation. The learning platform used in Canvas.
- The course is partially self-paced, with assignments to be completed according to a set schedule. In addition to independent study, the course includes scheduled online instruction or guidance, Participation is voluntary. Recordings of the sessions will be available for later viewing in Canvas.
- Some assignments can be completed as pair work.
- The final module requires active participation and commitment to interactive learning.
- Not all assignments will receive individual feedback from the instructor. Some assignments will be assessed based on correctness, with feedback provided in the form of group feedback, peer feedback, or model answers.
You must confirm your participation in the course by submitting the pre-assignment and introducing yourself on the discussion board within a week of the course start date. If you do not confirm your participation in this manner, your course registration will be cancelled, and another student may take your place.
ZOOM-meetings- 11.03.2025 17.00 – 18.15 Voluntary participation, the session will be recorded.
- 15.04.2025 16.30 – 17.30 Pop-in guidance, participation is voluntary
- 06.05.2025 16.30 – 17.30 Pop-in guidance, participation is voluntary
1 cr is approximately 27 hours of student work.
The course will be evaluated on a scale 1-5 or rejected.
