Diplôme Universitaire Criminologie et probation at Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne

A university diploma (DU) to train or specialise in the supervision and probation of persons under judicial control, inspired by the Criminal Justice Social Work programme in which the Reims law faculty took part. It reflects a European conception of probation.

Faculty: UFR Droit et Science Politique  |  Duration: One academic year (modules in January, at Easter and in July, remainder online)  |  Study mode: full-time; language of instruction: French  |  Location: Reims, Grand Est, France

What you will study

Theoretical and applied criminology, psychopathology, social and family work and partnership work. Skills include initial and ongoing assessment of offenders, cognitive restructuring, motivational interviewing, and building partner networks. Professionals write a dissertation; initial students complete an internship of at least two months.

Career pathways

Probation and prison services, justice, socio-judicial associations and municipalities (ROME K1207).

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