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K16 Bachelor of Criminology and Juvenile Justice

The Bachelor of Criminology and Juvenile Justice adopts a contemporary approach to criminology and justice education with an emphasis on developing well educated practitioners who possess a high level of academic literacy and professional competency. Students gain knowledge of the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions as well as developing practical professional skills relevant for careers within criminology and justice professions. This dual approach prepares students for positions aimed assisting the personal, social and cultural development of at-risk youth. Professional skill development in this course is supported and enhanced by industry practice in a field setting. 

 

Careers
Youth Justice Officer, Family Law Case Worker, Child Protection Case Worker, Community Corrections Officer, Police Officer, Security Officer, positions in Law Enforcement and Policing, Youth Worker, Youth Policy Officer, Welfare Officer


 

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University Admission requirements apply.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Criminology and Juvenile Justice comprises 360 credit points (24 units) and consists of:

 

Criminology units: 195 credit points (13 units); and

Juvenile Justice units: 165 credit points (11 units).

 

Units are required to be completed in strict year sequence (i.e., all first year units must be completed before proceeding to second year units, and second year units must be completed before proceeding to third year units).

 

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
CRI1111 Law and Order 15
CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology&Justice 15
CRI1103 Criminology 15
YWK1220 Youth Issues 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 15
CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice 15
CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims 15
YWK1101 Principles of Youth Work 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
CRI2101 Professional Skills - Case Management 15
CRI2102 Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology&Justice 15
YWK3203 Theories of Youth 15
YWK3107 Ideology and Youth Work Practice 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
CRI2104 Professional Skills - Counselling and Managing Conflict 15
CRI2105 The Family and Family Law 15
YWK3231 Strategies for Social Change 15
CSV3203 Working with Groups 15
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
CRI3101 Professional Ethics 15
CRI3103 Juvenile Justice 15
CSV3109 Vulnerable People and Communities 15
YWK3113 Youth Work Professional Placement * 30 
 
* YWK3113 is run as a full-year unit
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
CRI3102 Indigenous Offenders and Victims 15
CSV1101 Introduction to Community Work 15
YWK3211 Inclusive Youth Work Practice 15
 
 
 
 
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: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012