Criminology as a necessary training space in Argentina

Abstract

Criminology is a field of polyvalent knowledge that has traditionally dealt with the study of the criminal phenomenon in three components: crime, the offender and crime. But who is responsible for the study of this phenomenon and how are they formed? In this work we will approach the state of the art in terms of the formation of Criminology in Argentina. We will present a conceptual approach to this discipline and a brief historical journey. This contextualization will allow us to understand the importance of promoting academic spaces that address the study of the criminal phenomenon and the participation of the criminology professional in public policies in charge of reducing the effects of crime. In this way it is proposed to answer the following questions: what do we talk about when we talk about Criminology? What is the status of criminology training in the region and particularly in Argentina? Is it necessary to promote undergraduate degrees in Criminology? What would be the job opportunities for Argentine criminology graduates?