Bachelor of Criminology and Juvenile Justice
Course Code K16
This course adopts a contemporary international approach to criminology and justice education. It seeks to develop educated practitioners. Therefore, graduates will possess a significant background in contemporary theory and research that informs criminology and justice professions. They will also possess the skills that are required for entry level positions in criminology and justice professions. This dual approach will prepare graduates for positions of future leadership. This course also facilitates an understanding of how to help at risk young people facilitate their own social, personal and cultural development. Graduates will possess a significant background in theory and research that informs our understanding of young people. They will also possess well developed professional skills that are acquired in a field setting. Each body of knowledge and associated professional skills will prepare graduates for a diverse range of professions.
Course Location and Availability
Campus: Joondalup / Off-campus
Availability: Full-time / Part-time
Duration: 3 years Full-time or Part-time equivalent
Course structure
The Bachelor of Criminology and Juvenile Justice consists of 360 credit points from the following components: 195 credit points (13 units) from the Criminology Major; 165 credit points (11 units) from the Juvenile Justice Major
Year One
Semester 1
- CRI1101 Australian Criminal Justice System (Law, Police, Courts and Corrections)
- CRI1102 Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology & Justice
- CRI1103 Criminology
- YWK1220 Youth Issues
Semester 2
- CRI1104 The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
- CRI1105 Psychology and Criminal Justice
- CRI1106 Minority Groups as Offenders and Victims
- YWK1104 Youth Rights and Responsibilities
Year Two
Semester 1
- CRI2101 Professional Skills - Case Management
- CRI2102 Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology & Justice
- YWK1101 Principles of Youth Work *
- YWK3107 Ideology and Youth Work Practice
- YWK1202 Youth Work Practice 1 *
Semester 2
- CRI2104 Professional Skills - Counselling and Managing Conflict
- CRI2105 The Family and Family Law
- YWK3231 Strategies for Social Change
Year Three
Semester 1
- CRI3101 Professional Ethics
- YWK2302 Youth Work Practice 2 *
- YWK3140 Groups in Youth Work
- YWK3203 Theories of Youth
- YWK2402 Youth Work Practice 3 *
Semester 2
- CRI3102 Indigenous Offenders and Victims
- CRI2103 Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice
- YWK3211 Inclusive Youth Work Practice
* Notes:
(1) These units have been designed as full-year units to provide
maximum flexibility to arrange appropriate timings for
placement experience.
(2) The practicum component may be discharged at any time of
the year, depending upon placement availability. Students will
negotiate this with the course coordinator.
Contact for more information:
Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
