Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

Criminology & justiCe
Associate Degree in criminology and Justice
Duration: 2 years
campus: Joondalup
Adopts a contemporary approach to the education of
practitioners in the areas of police and corrections. Students
will develop an understanding of the theory and research that
informs policing practice and offender management, as well as
excellent academic literacy skills.
The course design facilitates students’ practical skills and provides
opportunities to apply learning. The course links closely with
the WA 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. It provides a career development
opportunity for those working in the area of policing, security,
public safety, custodial corrections or community corrections.
Students are able to apply their existing knowledge of policing
and/or offender management to their learning and develop their
academic literacy skills with a high level of support. These skills
include understanding and applying research, academic writing
and critical thinking.
Admission Requirements: Students will need to meet the
admission requirements of the Western Australian Police or the
Department of Corrective Services. With the approval of the
course coordinator, applicants who have previously completed
equivalent police or corrections training in another jurisdiction
will be considered for entrance.
Additional course Information:
Visit www.stepforward.wa.gov.au/entry to view the admission
requirements for the Western Australian Police.
Visit Department of Corrections Services website at
www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/careers/opportunities to
view the admission requirements for the Corrective Services
(Community Custodial Officer, Juvenile Custodial Officer or
Prison Officer).
CourSe StruCture
Requires the completion of 13 units / 240 credit points.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points
CRI1111 Law and Order 15
CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in
Criminology and Justice 15
CRI1103 Criminology 15
Elective Unit 15
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 15
CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice 15
CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims 15
Elective Unit 15
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE
CRI2101
or
Professional Skills – Case Management 15
CRI2604 Essential Communication Skills for Law
and
Enforcement and Compliance 15
CRI2102 Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology
and Justice 15
CRI2103 Correctional Studies – Theory and Practice 15
Elective Unit 15
86
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO
JUS2100
or
Police Academy Practicum 60
CRI2700 Corrective Services Practicum 60
The units JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum and CRI2700
Corrective Services Academy Practicum are taught solely at the
relevant Academy. Students must not enrol in these units. Upon
successful completion of recruit training students will be given
advanced standing for the unit.
Electives
Select three elective units from the following list:
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, Community Corrections Officer, Parole
Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Research and Policy Officer.
See more course information:
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Criminology & justiCe
bachelor of criminology and Justice
Duration: 3 years
campus: Joondalup
Recommended for students with an interest in criminology,
social justice and the justice system. It provides a comprehensive
understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and
the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and
sociology, which inform criminological and justice-related issues.
The course adopts a contemporary international approach to
criminology and justice education and seeks to develop welleducated
practitioners. Students gain a significant background in
the contemporary theory and research that informs criminology
and justice professions. Students examine the nature of crime and
social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of
justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections, family law and
alternative dispute resolution. They also develop the skills required
for entry-level positions in criminology and justice professions. This
dual approach prepares students for positions of future leadership.
CourSe StruCture
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points
CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology
and Justice 15
CRI1111 Law and Order 15
CRI1103 Criminology 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO
CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 15
CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice 15
CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15