Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminology and Public Safety

Course Details

Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminology and Public Safety

Description:

The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Criminology and Public Safety aims to deal with the expansive, complex and specialized nature of crime and criminality.  As communities expand, as the industrial sector grows, and as public concerns over safety become more intense, there is a need to improve the relevant skills in the security industry and in law enforcement. The main focus of a traditional Criminology programme is the scientific study of thenature, extent, causes, and control of criminal behavior in the individual and in society. However, this programme is distinct as it offers a wide range of practical content and skills that are industry-driven. The Public Safety component of the B.A.Sc. offers a mixture of theory and practice, which deals with the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the general public – quite important issues affecting Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean today.

Mode of Delivery and Duration
Full Time: Three (3) years and
Part Time: Six (6) years

Available Full Time:Yes
Available Part Time:Yes

Programme Venue(s):

1. UTT Valsayn Campus

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

• Passes in two (2) CAPE subjects (Units 1 and 2) or GCE A’ Level subjects plus General Paper or Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies; OR
• Applicants must also possess CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency level in Grades I or II and from 1998, Grade III or equivalent GCE O’ Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics and English Language; OR
• Diploma in Security and Public Safety, UTT; OR
• Combination of other equivalent academic qualifications / work experience may also be considered; OR
• Qualified workers from professions such as teaching, law, probation, police, prisons, fire, judiciary and business will be considered; OR
• Advanced Standing

Students with advanced standing will be awarded appropriate exemptions and transfer of credits, as determined by an appointed committee or Programme Head. This would be awarded to those students who satisfied all requirements for the Diploma in Security and Public Safety as they would have completed all of the first year requirements for the B.A.Sc; OR

Mature Student Entry:
An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to a programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualifications and would be assessed/interviewed as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the programme.

Career Opportunities

The general careers/employment areas in the private and public sectors that may be filled by graduates of this programme based on comparison of the programme course content and coverage and known job descriptions in the national and regional job market are shown in the section Potential careers and employment areas for graduates.

The following is a list of employment areas and potential careers for graduates of the BASc. in Criminology and Public Safety:

The Police Service

• Police Officer
• Research Officer and Data Analyst
• Mediation Officer
• Public Information Officer

The Prison Service

• Prison Officer
• Mediation Officer
• Public Information Officer

The Defense Force

• Solider
• Coast Guard Officer
• Air Guard Officer
• Public Information Officer

The Fire Service

• Fire Officer
• Emergency Response Officer
• Public Information Officer

Security Companies

• Security Officer
• Security Supervisor
• School Safety Officers

Schools

• Guidance Counselors

Non-Governmental Organisations

• Research Officer and Data Analyst
• Policy Development Officer.

**Cost for Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago: TT$48000.0