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This course adopts a contemporary approach to criminology and justice education with an emphasis on developing 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 at 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.
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 offered industry practice in a field setting through Youth Work Professional Placement (full-year unit) and Inclusive Youth Work Practice units.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1111 | Law and Order | 15 |
| CRI1102 | Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology & Justice | 15 |
| CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
| YWK1220 | Youth Issues | 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 |
| YWK1101 | Principles of Youth Work | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI3101 | Professional Ethics | 15 |
| CRI3103 | Juvenile Justice | 15 |
| CSV3109 | Vulnerable People and Communities | 15 |
| YWK3113 | Youth Work Professional Placement | 30 |
Note: YWK3113 Youth Work Professional Placement is run as a full-year unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI3102 | Indigenous Offenders and Victims | 15 |
| CSV1101 | Introduction to Community Work | 15 |
| YWK3211 | Inclusive Youth Work Practice | 15 |
* 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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