Department of Criminology and Security Studies

Taking a course in criminology and security studies under the auspices of Arthur Jarvis University is one of the best thing you can achieve for yourself in the course of your career and self-development for some reasons. The four-year Degree Programme in Criminology and Security Studies is fully accredited by the National University Commission and it is fashioned after the enviable goals of Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo. Our mission is to utilize the knowledge and techniques of the discipline with the expertize of qualified, motivated and equipped staff in one of the most academically oriented environment to enhance academic excellence in practical teaching, learning and research through the development, deployment and retention of credible scholarship for the socio-cultural and sustainable development of Nigeria with the necessary encouraging sensitivity for rapid response to global environmental challenges. Our underlying philosophy is to produce a crop of graduates equipped with appropriate knowledge to make their contribution to the development in Nigeria, Africa and the global Community haven been exposed to knowledge in the field of Social Sciences in general and in the various sub-fields of Criminology and Security Studies in particular. The aims and objectives of a degree in Criminology and Security Studies to (i) Instils in students a sound knowledge of Criminology and Security Studies, an appreciation of its applications in different socio- cultural contexts and to involve the students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experiences of learning and studying. (ii) Provide students with broad and well balanced theories and methods of the discipline. (iii) To motivate undergraduate students to apply their acquired knowledge, techniques and methodologies in finding lasting solutions to local, national and international problems and issues through independent and sustained researches in their chosen area of Criminology and Security studies. (iv) To broaden the student’s mind and deepen their knowledge to enable them play their role as researchers, employers, employees, policy makers and opinion molders. Our department is the best place to study for everyone who seeks to gain expertise in the careers of the Police and other Law Enforcement, Correctional services (including Probation and community control services), Forensic Science, Loss prevention, Military, Intelligence gathering services (Department of State Security, National Intelligent Agency, and Financial Intelligent Agency) Private Security Consultancy, Paralegal service provision and the Academia. We look forward to receiving you. .

Stephen Ubong Andrew Ph.D

Ag. Head of Department.