JST438 Criminology Honours Fieldwork (16)
AbstractThis 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. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance | Bathurst Campus | Session 2 | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
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.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsAvailable only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) (Honours) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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
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SyllabusThe 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.