In the third-year minor 'Criminal Mindhunters: Criminology in Practice,' we ask ourselves: why do people commit crimes? Why do people take the law into their own hands? What makes young people join criminal groups?
Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Or do they pique your interest? Then this minor is exactly what you're looking for!

Minor content

We address criminological issues with insights from modern criminology and professionals from the field. We focus on practical applications and current events; for example, how can riots in football matches be explained? What can authorities do to prevent the riots? How can judicial errors be prevented? How can forensic evidence be used? What can be done against organized crime? What kind of influence has the geopolitical tenson on crime in The Netherlands?
In collaboration with professionals from the field, we examine these and other themes in criminology and look for practical interventions. Our focus is always on practical applications and future issues.

This minor is offered by the Safety and Security Management programme.

The minor is offered in Dutch in Leeuwarden. Click here for the Dutch website

Structure of the minor

In the minor, students tackle current criminological issues. Guest lecturers from the field provide inspiring lectures. Students learn how to analyse a criminological issue and develop an appropriate approach to the problem. Students also delve into a solved criminal case, for example a murder case, fraud case or other type of criminal offence.

The minor is suitable for students from various programs and those who are proficient in English. There are no further entry requirements from NHL Stenden. 

The minor is offered as a 30 EC variant. The minor is offered in Assen, part-time and full-time. The Dutch variant of this minor is held in Leeuwarden. 

This minor only takes place during the first semester (September – January).

Examination

Assessment: The assessment in the minor consists of various research assignments focusing on analysing and developing an appropriate approach to a criminological issue.