lcr3int criminology internship
CRIMINOLOGY INTERNSHIP
LCR3INT
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject allows students to participate in a placement at an organisation undertaking work in the criminal justice system, such as a corrections, court, government department, or agency, or not for profit organisation, while concurrently undertaking academic study. Students may apply for placement opportunities organised by the Law School or apply on the basis of a self-organised placement. Self-organised placements must be approved by the Coordinator, must be unpaid and not in an organisation where the student has worked or is currently working. < p>
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 240 credit points of study in the LBCR/LBCRB Bachelor of Criminology AND approval from the Subject Co-ordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | reading materrial provided on the LMS | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a developed knowledge of the work and management practices of agencies, institutions and organisations in the criminal justice system, and of the process of policy-making, and implementation.
- Activities:
- Participation Observation Research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Reflect, in a sensitive and informed manner, on work and management issues involved in professional practice and policy making, including ethical issues in the criminal justice system.
- Activities:
- Reflective journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Recognise, and articulate in an informed manner, issues relating to the maintenance of fairness and justice in the administration of the criminal justice system, its institutions and agencies, and related organsations.
- Activities:
- Reflective journal and research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Communicate clearly, in writing and orally, on matters relating to work and management practices agencies, institutions and organisations in the criminal justice system, and the maintenance of fairness and justice in the system.
- Activities:
- Class participation (oral), oral presentation (Oral) and legal research essay (written)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Five 2.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 7.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 16.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (10 hours) | Completion of the Professional Experience Placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. | ||
| Oral presentation (700 words equivalent) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 20 | 04 |
| Three reflective journals (1200 words - total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 7.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (10 hours) | Completion of the Professional Experience Placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. | ||
| Oral presentation (700 words equivalent) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 20 | 04 |
| Three reflective journals (1200 words - total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45
Ten 7.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (10 hours) | Completion of the Professional Experience Placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. | ||
| Oral presentation (700 words equivalent) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 20 | 04 |
| Three reflective journals (1200 words - total) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |