JST151 Preparing for Criminal Justice Practice (8)

The Preparing for Criminal Justice Practice subject focuses upon identification and development of student academic and professional skills for successful degree completion and future employment.  Students will review their experience in the first session, identify and articulate skills strengths and gaps and strategies for academic success.  The subject links these strategies and skills development to career aspirations, with creation of key documents and a portfolio of student work. Skills development will include a focus upon research, analysis, communication, conflict management, mediation, and cultural competency.  Students will be able to identify, articulate and demonstrate an understanding of the nexus between academic and professional skills, and employer expectations.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST151. 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

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

Centre for Law and Justice

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to understand and articulate academic and professional skills;
  • be able to identify and develop their individual skills;
  • be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills appropriate for criminal justice practice;
  • be able to identify and articulate their academic knowledge and skills in the context of career pathways;
  • be able to identify key strategies and pathways to a preferred career; and
  • be able to prepare key documents (e.g. curriculum vitae) for future employment.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Skills audit (soft, hard, practical)
  • Academic skills (writing and numeracy) and resilience/ well-being
  • Graduate Attributes
  • Career skills and employment preparation

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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