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Unit Set Information

Corrections Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code MAAAIG

This major provides students with a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge in the criminal justice system, with a focus on offender management. It develops students' interpersonal and leadership skills, while building a comprehensive understanding of the theories of offender management and motivational change. Students will develop an appreciation for the complex issues surrounding offender management and how they can work within an environment that seeks to reduce recidivism. The major is relevant to students with an interest in criminology and justice, but also has a wider appeal to social work, psychology, security and other students in the humanities discipline.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
• Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of theories and research relevant to penology and correctional practice.
2. Demonstrate a deep and coherent knowledge of legislation and practical requirements to successfully case manage young people and adults in the justice system.
3. Review, analyse and synthesise criminological theory and research data relevant to corrections.
4. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to recommend practical, ethical and/or legislative solutions to issues in corrections.
5. Communicate knowledge and ideas, relevant to penology and corrections, to academic, professional and non-professional audiences.
6. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in generating and planning evidence-based recommendations for correctional policy and practice.
7. Take responsibility for own learning and development by reflecting on and evaluating practices, communication styles and performance feedback.
8. Adapt knowledge and skills to work with young people and/or adults in correctional (custodial and non-custodial) settings.
9. Adapt knowledge and skills in the review and production of research and/or policy relevant to corrections.

Related Careers

Community Corrections Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, Victim Support Officer, Policy Development Officer, Researcher, Community Services Officer, Security Services Officer, Intelligence Officer

Employment Opportunities

The criminal justice system is a popular career path, with employment opportunities in fields such as the court system, government and private prison systems, community-based corrections, and offender treatment programs. Employment opportunities also exist in community services, sociology and youth work, the public and private sector, Government agencies, research and universities, criminology, policy development, intelligence, crime analysis and restorative justice.

Major Structure

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