CSS801: Advanced Theories in Criminology and Security Studies

Welcome to CSS 801: Advanced Theories in Criminology and Security Studies CSS 801 is a semester of 3 Credit Unit course that provides you with the needed insights into the various theories of criminology and security studies. It is specifically designed for Postgraduate Programme leading to the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Criminology and Security Studies at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

Theories are nests and/or frameworks for in-depth understanding of crimes and criminality in the real world. They help to illuminate the causes and prevalence of social.
phenomena or problems. So, this study material is a guide which provides the students with the tool to understand the strengths and weaknesses of relevant theories, as well as their application in addressing antisocial conducts.