Criminology Schools and Programs in Kenya

Criminology Studies in Kenya

Are you interested in studying crime and criminal behavior, perhaps leading to a rewarding career in law enforcement?  Did you know that there are now a number of study abroad programs that allow you to study criminology in a foreign country for a time, including the beautiful country of Kenya?  Criminology is a fascinating area of study, but as you might suspect, the various countries around the world have different perspectives on crime and criminal behavior, and Kenya is certainly no exception to this rule.  Because of this, students who elect to study abroad in this fascinating country can gain a more global perspective on criminology as a discipline, which in turn can lead to a greater number of professional opportunities once their studies have concluded.
 
Kenya, or in official circles, the Republic of Kenya, is a sovereign state in the African Great Lakes region of East Africa, with Nairobi serving as its capital and largest city.  Kenya lies on the equator and is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the southeast, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the northeast.  Kenya encompasses an area of 224,455 square miles (581,309 sq. km) on which lives its population of roughly 44-45 million.
 
Kenya has a warm and humid climate along its Indian Ocean coastline, with wildlife-rich savannah grasslands inland towards the capital. Nairobi has a cool climate that gets colder approaching Mount Kenya, which has three permanently snow-capped peaks. Further inland there is a warm and humid climate around Lake Victoria, and temperate forested and hilly areas in the western region.
 
The capital of Kenya, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub, and the economy of the country is the largest by GDP in Southeast and Central Africa.  Agriculture is a major employer and the country traditionally exports tea and coffee, and more recently fresh flowers to Europe. The service industry is also a major economic driver in the country. Kenya is a member of the East African Community, and compared with other African countries, it enjoys relatively high political and social stability.
 
Criminology Education in Kenya
 
Criminology, as a degree program, is offered at a select few of Kenya’s major universities, at which students can earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees in the discipline. Bottom of Form
Criminology is the scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon, of criminals, and of penal treatments, both locally and around the world.  A course of study in this specific field of social justice enables students to pursue a myriad of rewarding professional opportunities in fields such as law enforcement, parole and criminal counseling and consulting.
A criminology degree in Kenya focuses on the many different aspects of law enforcement. It involves a mixture of studies in areas that touch on social criminal law, such as political science, forensics, psychology, and law. Other coursework in the program includes:
 

• Corrections
• Criminal Courts and Proceedings
• African Criminal Justice System
• Statistics
• Computer technology
• Professional Writing
• Communications
• And more…

To be successful in the criminology field, one must have substantial knowledge on these and many other areas of criminal law enforcement and consequences, which is why many branches of law enforcement now require criminologists to possess at least an undergraduate degree in the field.

Why Study Abroad in Kenya

Although Kenya may not be the first country you think of when you hear the words “study abroad,” you might be surprised at everything the country has to offer international students.  Kenya has several excellent universities, friendly people and rich cultural traditions.  After studying here students are sure to gain a broader perspective of the world around them and leave with a number of new friends they may not have met without the program
 
Another reason to visit Kenya is the enormity of sightseeing opportunities afforded to students, in places such as:
 
Nairobi National Park
 
Nairobi National Park is just a ten-minute drive from the center of downtown Nairobi with only a fence separating the park’s amazing mix of wildlife from the bustling metropolis on the other side. Nairobi’s skyscrapers can be seen clearly from the park, but despite its proximity to the great city the park boasts a large and extremely varied wildlife population. Migrating wildebeest and zebra, for example, can be seen gathering in the park during the dry season, and the rhinoceros sanctuaries located here are some of the most successful in Africa.
 
Malindi
 
The gorgeous city of Malindi provides a very nice backdrop for the many coastal tourist attractions Kenya has to offer, including extensive coral reefs and beautiful white-sand beaches.  Visitors can take advantage of many water-based activities here, ranging from surfing to snorkeling to deep sea fishing.  The Malindi Marine National Park is protected by the government of Kenya and plays host to a series of fine beaches, crystal clear water and vividly colored marine life.   Malindi is served with a domestic airport and a highway between Mombasa and Lamu.
 
Hell's Gate National Park
 
Hell’s Gate National Park is a tiny park in Kenya named after a narrow break in the cliffs that was once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley.  Hell’s Gate is unique among Kenya’s wildlife parks, as visitors are allowed to walk or cycle throughout the park without a guide. The park offers some of the best scenery Kenya has to offer, including steep cliffs, gorges and basalt columns. The national park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, though many species have dwindled in number over the years.  Nonetheless, it is not uncommon for guests of the park to espy the occasional lion, leopard, or cheetah.