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JST438 Criminology Honours Fieldwork (16)

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 Location

Session 1
DistanceBathurst Campus
Session 2
DistanceBathurst Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) (Honours)

Learning Outcomes

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

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.