undergraduate

I am completely satisfied that I have chosen the
best university possible to complete my studies.
I chose ECU because of the significance of the lady
behind the name (Edith Cowan). I have grown up with
a sense of social justice and have always had strong
female role models in my family. ECU Business and
Law lecturers have a passion for law and justice that
exceeds their role as lecturers. Their commitment to
involve students in their work is impressive and gives
students an opportunity to gain practical insight into
their particular field of study. I find the library and IT
resources at ECU to be exceptional. Research seems
so in depth due to the great expanse of information
available via the online databases.
NELLA WATSON-LOWE
ECU Laws / Arts student
Associate Degree in
Criminology and Justice
C25 - JO
Duration: 2 Years
Practicum: Yes
The course links closely with the Western Australian Police
Academy and the Corrective Services Training Academy,
giving students the opportunity to participate in relevant
practical training and provides an entry pathway to policing
or corrections.
Provides a career development opportunity for those working
in the area of policing, security, public safety, custodial
corrections or community corrections, and offers police and
corrective services personnel a unique platform into tertiary
education. Through this course students can apply their existing
knowledge of policing or offender management to develop
university level skills such as researching, academic writing and
critical thinking.
Admission requirements
Students will need to meet the admission requirements of the
Western Australian Police Academy (www.stepforward.wa.gov.
au/entry/ecu.php) or the Corrective Services Training Academy
(www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/careers/opportunities).
With the approval of the Course Coordinator, applicants who
have previously completed equivalent police training in another
jurisdiction will be considered for entrance.
Course Structure
Requires the completion of 13 units / 240 credit points.
This course has three components:
• Core Program - 9 Units
• Practicum - 1 Unit
• Electives - 3 Units
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
CRI1111 Law and Order 15
CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in
Criminology and Justice 15
CRI1103 Criminology 15
Elective 1 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 15
CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice 15
CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims 15
Elective 2 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
CRI2101 Professional Skills - Case Management 15
or
CRI2604
and
CRI2102
Essential Communication Skills for
Law Enforcement and Compliance 15
Qualitative Research Methods in
Criminology and Justice 15
CRI2103 Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice 15
Elective 3 15
Year 2 - Semester 2*
JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum 60
or
CRI2700 Corrective Services Practicum 60
* Police Academy Practium and the Corrective Services Academy
Practicum are taught solely at the relevant Academy. Students will not
enrol in these units but upon successful completion of recruit training at
the Academy, will be given advanced standing for the unit.
Elective Units
CRI1100 Essential Skills for University Study in
Criminology and Law 15
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
LAW1100 Legal Framework I 15
YWK1220 Youth Issues 15
CSV1101 Introduction to Community Work 15
SCY1117 Intelligence Foundations 15
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15
ADS2253 Addiction Studies: Processes of Change 15
SCY2112 Counterterrorism 15
SCH2143 Forensic Skills 15
ADS3458 Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice 15
Careers
Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth
Justice Officer.
See more course information:
reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/C25
Bachelor of
Criminology and Justice
G81 - JO
Duration: 3 Years
This dual approach will prepare students for positions of future
leadership.
Course Structure
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.
This course has two components:
• Core Program - 18 Units
• Minor / Elective Program - 6 Minor Units; or 4 Minor Unit +
2 Electives; or 6 Electives
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