The Master degree is applicable to those applicants with a prior tertiary degree equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree or students that have completed the Graduate Certificate in Correctional Management. Students with these qualifications are eligible to enrol directly in the Master of Correctional Management.
Graduates of this course should:
| Study through | Bathurst, Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 2 years distance education |
| Course code | OACM |
| Fees |
Fee paying
Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | Bathurst, Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | Distance education - offshore: 2 years |
| Course code | Program codes 1730CM |
| Fees | Offshore - see fee list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
This Master degree consists of eight subjects offered in the distance education mode over a two-year period (four sessions) on a part-time basis. An optional practicum subject involving placement at a corrections institution is offered.
Session 1
JST430 Introduction to Corrections in Asia and the Pacific
JST433 Principles of Correctional Management
Session 2
ETH404 Ethical Issues in Correctional Management
JST515 Correctional Policy and Practice in Asia and the Pacific
Session 3
SRM500 Social Research Methods
[ ] Restricted Elective
Session 4
JST431 Psycho-Social Aspects of Correctional Management
[ ] Restricted Elective
Restricted Electives
There is a range of electives for students to choose from including the following:
ACC501 Business Accounting and Finance
HRM545 Skills of Conflict Resolution
JST432 Practicum – Correctional Administration
JST477 Community Corrections
JST509 Prison: Institution and Experience
JST516 Correctional Administration Reading Subject
JST534 Restorative Justice – Community Conferencing
LAW517 Mediation – Processes and Uses
There are no additional requirements associated with the application for enrolment into this course
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:
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