JST438 Criminology Honours Fieldwork (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Justice Studies (JUSTU)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will introduce students to working within the criminal justice 'industry'. This will require them to build on existing knowledge in developing and presenting a policy report after extensive and ongoing collaboration with industry and university personnel. Students will undertake a placement with a criminal justice agency or organisation in order to engage in policy development.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst | Session 2 |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST438
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) (Honours)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to deconstruct criminal justice policy and rhetoric
- be able to develop a useful policy report for criminal justice agencies and organisations
- be able to critically reflect on criminal justice policy processes
- be able to effectively present outcomes of policy investigations
- be able to demonstrate the ability to be reflexive by maintaining a journal
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Intersections between policy, theory, development and implementation - Three briefing sessions throughout the semester incorporating pre-placement, liaison issues and debriefing - Industry placement
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.