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Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies)
BSocSc(JusSt)
80 cp
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at: Canberra ACT (sponsored cohort only)
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements1
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
- Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree in Community Services; plus
- at least two years experience in adult or youth corrections; or
- completion of two-thirds of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science degree in relevant disciplines; and
- at least two years work experience in adult or youth corrections.
2. Requirements for Completion of the Degree
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete:
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- an Advanced Diploma (Associate Degree) in Community Services or equivalent and a minimum of two years experience in adult or youth corrections; or
- at least 160 cp (two/thirds course requirements) from a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science degree in relevant disciplines and normally two years work experience in youth or adult corrections;
and
- 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
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SWTP300 | 10 | Theories of Justice Administration |
SWTP301 | 10 | Current Issues in Justice and Corrections |
SWTP302 | 10 | Ethics, Justice and Corrections |
SWTP303 | 10 | Case Management |
SWTP304 | 10 | Critical Incident Management |
SWTP305 | 10 | Managing in the Workplace |
SWTP307 | 10 | Workplace Research and Learning |
SWTP315 | 10 | Correctional Practice |
1 A student must also comply with the Admission Rules.