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This course 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 design of this course also facilitates students practical skills and provides opportunities for students to apply their learning.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete training through WA Police or Corrections Services in their final semester. Upon completion students will be awarded credit against JUS2100 or CRI2700 practicum units.
JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum and CRI2700 Corrective Services Academy Practicum are units that 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.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
All students are required to meet the admission requirements of the Western Australian Police or the Department of Corrective Services. Applicants who have previously completed equivalent police or corrections training in another jurisdiction will be considered for entrance. Admission requirements for WA Police can be found at www.stepforward.wa.gov.au/entry-pathways/recruit Admission requirements for Corrective Services (Community Custodial Officer, Juvenile Custodial Officer or Prison Officer) can be found at www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/careers/opportunities/default.aspx.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1111 | Law and Order | 15 |
| CRI1102 | Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology & Justice | 15 |
| CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1104 | The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour | 15 |
| CRI1105 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
| CRI1106 | Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims | 15 |
| Elective Unit |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI2102 * | Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology & Justice | 15 |
| CRI2103 | Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice | 15 |
| CRI2101 ^ | Professional Skills - Case Management | 15 |
| Or | ||
| CRI2604 ^ | Essential Communication Skills for Law Enforcement and Compliance | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 15 | |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| JUS2100 ^ | Police Academy Practicum | |
| Or | ||
| CRI2700 ^ | Corrective Services Practicum | |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Or any other unit with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
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 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 Access and Inclusion website.
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