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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Criminal Justice Administration certification syllabus covers topics related to the Indian criminal justice system. The course gives detailed information regarding how the state functions and what are the processes that are involved in the detection of crimes when something inappropriate happens. The course also talks about the fundamental rights of the accused as well as the victim and how fair trials take place. Candidates will acquire knowledge about the security of the accused, victims, witnesses, and other stakeholders connected with the crime scene. The Criminal Justice Administration training also discusses how the sentencing procedures take place.

Candidates can access the course as per their own schedules as it is a self paced course. This is a post graduate level course that requires 15 weeks to be completed.

The Highlights

A complete online course
Self paced course
Duration of 15 weeks
Intermediate level course
Certification available after following the procedures
In association with Swayam
Study materials provided by the institution
Course in association with National Law University Delhi

Programme Offerings

video lectures
assignments
Reading Material
Self assessment tests
quizzes
Online discussion forum
audio lectures
Multimedia

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidates willing to be a part of this programme must have completed graduation in Law. They should also have a basic knowledge of Indian criminal justice system. They should also have knowledge of part 3 of the Indian constitution and provisions of the code of criminal procedure.

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates must pay the quoted amount and appear for an in-person exam at the required place to be eligible to get certification for the Criminal Justice Administration certification course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of law

After the successful completion of the Criminal Justice Administration online course, candidates will gain valuable information regarding-

Candidates will be able to learn about the fundamentals and procedures of the Indian criminal justice administration.
Participants will learn about the different modes of punishment for different criminals and the process of sentencing in the Criminal Justice Administration by Swayam.
Students will know about the terms and conditions that are used in the Indian criminal justice administration.
Learners will acquire knowledge regarding different functions performed by different stakeholders in the criminal justice system.
Students will learn about the rights of victims, suspects, criminals, and witnesses, and other stakeholders related to the crime.
Participants will learn about the various consequences, investigative procedures, and other processes involved in a criminal case.
Students will get an understanding of the pre trial, trial, and post trial processes in this course.
Students will be able to learn about the roles and duties performed by different officers.
Learners will understand the process involved in arresting the accused in the programme in the Criminal Justice Administration certification.
Candidates will get an understanding of the appellate process and the correctional system as well in the course.

Who it is for

The programme is apt for the following candidates:

Candidates who are looking to pursue this course in a professional way.

Admission Details

Step 1- Participants must visit the official URL of the programme https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_lw04/preview.

Step 2- Candidates will be directed to the official page of the course where the course can be joined by clicking on the Join option in the top right corner.

Step 3- Once the candidates click the ‘Join’ tab, they will be required to sign up or sign in to the course using Gmail or Facebook.

Step 4- After signing in to the course, students are requested to fill in the required details.

Step 5- Once the details have been submitted, they will then be able to access the programme.

The Syllabus

Constitutional foundation of criminal justice system
Preventive detention
Models of criminal procedure

Functionaries of criminal justice administration including the hierarchy of courts
Role of prosecutor in criminal justice administration

Arrest process in criminal judicial administration
Rights of arrestee
Reporting of crimes

Pretrial process- investigation by police
Pretrial process- procuring the attendance of person and production of documents
Pretrial process- search and seizure

Remand procedure
Bail jurisprudence
Custodial justice

Place of inquiry and trial
Pretrial process and role of courts
Access to criminal justice

Kinds of trial
Initiations of proceedings before the magistrate
Trial process including cognizance and framing of charges

Fair trial
Appreciation of evidence
Maintenance proceedings under code of criminal procedure

Compounding of Offences
Plea Bargaining in India

Sentencing- theory, and practice
Remission and commutation of the sentence
Probation as a form of sentencing

Appellate process
Review process- revision

Victims of crime
Witness protection
Procedural safeguards to rape victims

Correctional system
Inherent jurisdiction of the high court

Instructors

NLU Delhi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the fee structure of the Criminal Justice Administration?

Candidates can access the course for free whenever they want.

2: What needs to be done in order to get admitted to the course?

There is a Join button that should be clicked by the candidate. Thereafter, the candidate can join the programme.

3: What will happen if I do not want to continue the course?

Candidates can take up the course as per their schedules. If the candidates wish to discontinue the course, he or she may do so and can log in to the course whenever the candidate feels like it.

4: Can I download the study materials provided in the course?

Yes, candidates can download the study materials for their personal learning.

5: Do I need to give any assignments for this course?

Candidates need to take part in the self-assessment tests and quizzes throughout the course.

6: What are the prerequisites of applying in the programme?

Students need to appear for an offline exam by paying the quoted amount to get the certification for this programme.

7: How many hours am I supposed to study per day for this course?

This is a self-paced course and students can devote as many hours as they want to complete the course.

8: How long will it take for the mentor to complete the Criminal Justice Administration certification syllabus?

It will take around 15 weeks for the mentor to complete the whole syllabus of the course as the modules are divided on a weekly basis.

9: Can I apply for a higher level course after pursuing this course?

Candidates can apply for a course higher than this post graduate course as per their wish.