JST440 Criminological Practice (8)

The subject introduces students to the range of criminological thought and examines its translation (potential and realised) into practice.

Subject Outlines
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of criminology through studying the application of social and behavioural sciences to crime problems in contemporary society
  • be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the history of criminology and its association with behavioural and social sciences
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the information and misinformation potential of crime statistics in western society with particular emphasis on application of such in Australian society e.g. insurance companies
  • be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the contribution of distinctive subdisciplines within criminology including forensic psychology and sociology
  • be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of at least one major example of criminology in action eg 1995.Family Group.Conferencing
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the alignment between criminology and 'traditional' science

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

Students will be introduced to the range of criminological writings on selected crimes - murder, sexual assault, strategies in domestic assault, motor vehicle theft.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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