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Course Information

Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code C25

This course adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing 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.

Disclaimer

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.

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to complete Police or Corrective Services training as a unit in the last semester of study. Students must apply for this independently, it is not organised by ECU.

Application process

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in theoretical criminology perspectives, principles and legislation required for practice in criminal and social justice professions.
2. Demonstrate cross cultural awareness and indigenous cultural competence to work with indigenous people and other cultural groups within criminal justice settings.
3. Identify, analyse, synthesise and act on the theories of criminology and social justice in both national and international jurisdictions.
4. Interpret and communicate responses to recommend appropriate and sustainable solutions to sometimes complex problems in criminology, applying policies, procedures in ethical, legislative, international and global perspectives.
5. Communicate criminological knowledge to express ideas, using both written and oral forms and applying English language proficiency for varied audiences.
6. Apply technology and transliteracy skills to summarise and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research and its application to different contexts in criminology.
7. Demonstrate initiative and judgement to generate ideas and recommend evidence-based solutions for criminological paraprofessional practice.
8. Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs and development by reflecting on practices and performance in individual and collaborative settings.
9. Adapt the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques in criminology to work with young people and/or adults in custodial and non custodial settings in both individual and collaborative settings.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants 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 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.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Natalie Jane GATELY

Course Structure

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