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CSS Criminology Syllabus
FPSC CSS optional subject (100 marks) covering crime theory, criminal justice, investigation, and penology. The full CSS Criminology syllabus: 7 subjects, 21 chapters and 88 topics, with 356 flashcards written against it.
CSS Criminology subjects
CSS Criminology has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Foundations of Criminology
- Introduction to Criminology · 5 topics
- Deviance, Norms and Security · 4 topics
- Measurement and Distribution of Crime · 4 topics
Crime and Criminals
- Typologies of Criminals · 4 topics
- Organized and Economic Crime · 4 topics
- Victimology · 4 topics
Theoretical Perspectives on Crime
- Biological and Psychological Theories · 4 topics
- Sociological Theories · 6 topics
- Islamic and Contemporary Perspectives · 4 topics
Juvenile Delinquency and Justice
- Understanding Juvenile Delinquency · 4 topics
- Juvenile Justice System · 5 topics
Criminal Justice System and Penology
- Components of the Criminal Justice System · 4 topics
- Punishment and Penology · 4 topics
- Corrections and Reformation · 4 topics
Criminal Investigation and Forensics
- Principles of Criminal Investigation · 4 topics
- Techniques of Investigation · 4 topics
- Forensic Science · 4 topics
- Legal and Ethical Guidelines · 4 topics
Contemporary Issues and Institutions
- Modern Concepts in Criminology · 5 topics
- Human Rights and Emerging Crimes · 4 topics
- National and International Organizations · 3 topics
CSS Criminology flashcards
356 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
CSS Criminology syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the CSS Criminology syllabus?
CSS Criminology covers 7 subjects: Foundations of Criminology, Crime and Criminals, Theoretical Perspectives on Crime, Juvenile Delinquency and Justice, Criminal Justice System and Penology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics and Contemporary Issues and Institutions.
How many chapters and topics are in the CSS Criminology syllabus?
21 chapters and 88 topics, across 7 subjects. Criminal Investigation and Forensics is the largest subject, with 16 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there CSS Criminology flashcards?
Yes — 356 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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