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F91 Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Justice

Students will be introduced to policy development, communication skills specific to the justice environment, and contemporary influences on crime, criminology and justice. The aim is to develop students' capacity for critical reflection on current practices. Such skills are likely to be relevant for a range of positions in the justice system. Current practitioners will enhance and consolidate their existing skills in these areas.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  • ECU English entry requirements;

  • Bachelor degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years of appropriate professional experience.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is delivered off-campus only.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.

Units will be available on-line.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students must complete 60 credit points (4 units).
 
CRI5601 Essential Communication Skills for Justice Practice 15
OR
CRI5605 Communication for Law Enforcement and Compliance 15
 
CRI5602 Justice Policy Development and Evaluation 15
 
CRI5603 Pivotal Issues in Criminology and Justice 15
 
PLUS one elective unit as agreed by the course coordinator.
 
 
 
 
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:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009