Program handbook
Description
The Undergraduate Certificate in Criminology and Human Services is only available in 2021. This program provides a basic introduction to Criminology, Human Services and related fields. Students will learn about the relationships between the social construction of crime, transgression and deviance and the causes of social disadvantage and inequality. Students will also explore the historical changes in social, political and economic arrangements of cultural groups and social structures, including the human services sector.
The criminology and human services sectors are large and diverse and employment opportunities exist in law, security, policing, community welfare, corrections, courts, disability support, immigration, government and public administration and social work.
This Undergraduate Certificate consists of 4 courses. The courses are taught out of our Callaghan (Newcastle) or Ourimbah (Central Coast) campuses. It’s possible that some of these courses may be able to be completed by minimal or no campus attendance. If online or distance study is of interest to you, please give us a call and we can discuss options.
The core courses within this undergraduate certificate are distinguished from similar bachelor level courses through the following key features:
- Access to NUPrep the free academic preparation and support before commencement of the undergraduate certificate
- Embedded support from the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
- Smaller class sizes
- A focus on transition to university studies
- Delivery of academic skills training
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- technical and theoretical knowledge in a specific area or a broad field of work and learning
- cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources
- cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements
- specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives
- communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge
- application of knowledge and skills with depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing contexts
- application of knowledge and skills to transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations
- application of knowledge and skills with personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality
- application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well defined parameters
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 26, 2024 8:55 am |
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| Program code | 40285 |
| AQF level | Level 5 Diploma |
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| Term type | Semesters |
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Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
40 units
Program duration
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 1 years maximum.
Program requirements
In the Undergraduate Certificate in Criminology and Human Services program students are required to complete 40 units (made up of 4 courses worth 10 units each), which is comprised of:
- 20 units of core courses; and
- 20 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| FNLS1002 | Foundations in Australian Criminal Justice | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| FNSO1110 | Academic Literacies and Social Analysis | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Course List
Choose 20 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| CRIM1010 | Introduction to Criminology |
| 10 units |
| CRIM1020 | Victimology |
| 10 units |
| HUSE1001 | Introduction to Human Services |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1010 | Psychology Introduction 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1800 | Sex, Drugs and Serial Killers |
| 10 units |
| SOCA1050 | Youth, Gender and Crime |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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