The Criminology Department’s mission is to produce intellectually challenging students in order to make them prepared for life and supportive environment that expands the knowledge of the discipline and links science and theory to matters of effective and responsible public policy and to help them achieve personal and professional growth for a lifetime.
Furthermore, the Department aims to prepare the students to be effective, efficient and morally upright officers, equipped with knowledge and skills in the management of law enforcement.
Specifically, it aims to:

1. Provide the community with graduates who are professionally competent and morally responsible individuals who can deliver efficient and effective services in the various areas of criminology.

2. Provide opportunities for the students to acquire the needed skills and knowledge in the practice of criminology and its allied fields.

3. Prepare the students for a career in crime prevention, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, juvenile justice administration, crime detection and investigation, application of forensic sciences to law enforcement and crime detection, psychology of crime and prevention, probation, parole and correctional administration.

4. Poster a higher concept of citizenry, leadership and understanding of one’s moral and legal responsibilities to their fellowmen, community and country.

5. Inspire and instill in the students the value of service to humanity.

The Criminology Department envisions to set the standard for education in the study of crime and criminal justice, to create and disseminate knowledge that will be the foundation for an effective and responsible response to crime and to provide the highest quality education possible so the students can excel both professionally and personally.