Course Information

Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code C25

This course adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing and corrections. Students will develop an understanding of the theory and research that informs policing practice and offender management as well as excellent academic literacy skills. The design of this course also facilitates students' practical skills and provides opportunities for students to apply their learning.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to complete Police or Corrective Services training as a unit in the last semester of study. Students must apply for this independently, it is not organised by ECU.

Application process

JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum and CRI2700 Corrective Services Academy Practicum are units that are taught solely at the relevant Academy. Students must not enrol in these units. Upon successful completion of recruit training students will be given advanced standing for the unit.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply specialised knowledge of criminology and justice issues to relevant technical and theoretical situations
  2. Communicate knowledge of criminology and justice, sharing perspectives and transferring knowledge and skills to others.
  3. Creatively express ideas and formulate solutions in criminology situations.
  4. Critically identify and analyse complex criminology problems.
  5. Show independent judgement to demonstrate specialist knowledge in contexts that are subject to change.
  6. Use digital technologies and literacies to access and use relevant information from multiple sources.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the admission requirements of the Western Australian Police or the Department of Corrective Services. Applicants who have previously completed equivalent police or corrections training in another jurisdiction will be considered for entrance. Admission requirements for WA Police can be found at www.stepforward.wa.gov.au Admission requirements for Corrective Services (Community Custodial Officer, Juvenile Custodial Officer or Prison Officer) can be found at www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/careers/opportunities/default.aspx.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Nikki RAJAKARUNA

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI1107The Criminal Justice Process15
CRI1103Criminology15
Elective Unitx 115
Elective Unitx 115
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI1104The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour15
CRI1208Research Methods I15
CRI2103 ^Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice15
or
CRI2201 ^Critical Aspects of Policing15
and
Elective Unitx 115
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI2115Psychology and Criminal Justice15
CRI2110Research Methods II15
CRI3120Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System15
Elective Unitx 115
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
JUS2100 ^Police Academy Practicum
Or
CRI2700 ^Corrective Services Practicum

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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Course Information

Associate Degree in Criminology and Justice

Effective from 01-JUL-2022 : Code C25

This course adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing and corrections. Students will develop an understanding of the theory and research that informs policing practice and offender management as well as excellent academic literacy skills. The design of this course also facilitates students' practical skills and provides opportunities for students to apply their learning.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to complete training at the WA Police Academy of the Corrective Services Academy. This training occurs following successful recruitment into WA Police as a police recruit, or through successfully applying for a role in the Department of Justice as an adult or youth custodial officer, a community corrections officer, or a youth justice officer. The recruitment and selection processes are governed by WA Police and the Department of Justice. ECU does not arrange this practicum. Upon successful completion of the WA Police Academy or Corrective Services Academy Training, students apply for Recognition for Prior Learning for the practicum unit (either JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum or CRI2700 Corrective Services Academy Practicum), using their completion certificate as evidence.

Duty of care

Students will be subject to a national police clearance and agency-specific security clearance as part of the application process. A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Students should consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact their ability to complete this course.

Attendance requirements

For successfully selected students, full-time attendance, Monday to Friday, is required at either training academy. The duration is approximately 12-weeks for the Corrective Services training, and 6-months for the Police Academy training.

Application process

For students aiming for a career in policing, they must apply for entry into WA Police directly through the WA Police recruit school. Eligibility and admission criteria are available through WA Police. For students aiming for a career in corrections, they must apply for a relevant position within the Department of Justice. Available positions are available via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Students should consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact their ability to complete this course.

Implications of failing

Student who do not complete the WIL component of the Associate Degree will not be eligible to graduate. However, students who have completed all of the coursework units are eligible to graduate with an exit award, Advanced Diploma in Criminology and Justice. Alternatively, students have the option of enrolling in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, transferring the units they have completed as part of the Associate Degree.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply specialised knowledge of criminology and justice issues to relevant technical and theoretical situations.
  2. Critically identify and analyse complex criminology problems.
  3. Creatively express ideas and formulate solutions in criminology situations.
  4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access and use relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate knowledge of criminology and justice, sharing perspectives and transferring knowledge and skills to others.
  6. Show independent judgement to demonstrate specialist knowledge in contexts that are subject to change.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the admission requirements of the Western Australian Police or the Department of Corrective Services. Applicants who have previously completed equivalent police or corrections training in another jurisdiction will be considered for entrance. Admission requirements for WA Police can be found at www.stepforward.wa.gov.au. Admission requirements for Corrective Services (Community Corrections Officer, Youth Custodial Officer, Youth Justice Officer or Prison Officer) can be found at https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/working-corrections.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Nikki RAJAKARUNA

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI1107The Criminal Justice Process15
CRI1103Criminology15
Elective Unitx 115
Elective Unitx 115
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI1104The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour15
CRI1208Research Methods I15
CRI2103 ^Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice15
or
CRI2201 ^Critical Aspects of Policing15
and
Elective Unitx 115
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CRI2115Psychology and Criminal Justice15
CRI2110Research Methods II15
CRI3120Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System15
Elective Unitx 115
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
JUS2100 ^Police Academy Practicum
Or
CRI2700 ^Corrective Services Practicum

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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