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| JUS3375 | Correctional Studies | ||
| SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE | |||
| Credit Points: 15 | |||
| Prerequisites: | |||
| JUS2173 | Criminal Behaviour | ||
| JUS2205 | Criminology 2 | ||
| Description: | |||
| The unit examines the historical, philosophical and political background of corrections. A study is made of correctional populations as well as the experience of imprisonment and the work of prison officers. The growth and effectiveness of community corrections is reviewed. Finally, contemporary issues and challenges facing corrections in Australia are examined. | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| E44 | Bachelor of Arts (Justice Studies) | ||
| E73 | Bachelor of Science (Security and Justice Studies) | ||
| SMJUS | Justice Studies 10 Unit Supporting Major | ||
| MIJUS | Justice Studies Minor | ||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
| For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006