CRIMINOLOGY INTERNSHIP
LCR3INT
2019
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>
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admitted Into: LBCR;LBCRB;LZCYP;LZCPYB;LZCRL;LZCRLB AND Complete 240 credit points AND admission to this subject is by application only
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students cannot enrol in any of these placement subjects without securing a placement, and written approval from the Subject Coordinator or Experiential Learning Team
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)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue 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 7.5 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
Two 2.0 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (75 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) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 03-14, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 03 - 10
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 10 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 03 - 10
Ten 7.5 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 03 - 10
Two 2.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 10 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (75 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) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 7.5 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (75 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) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 23-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 23 - 26
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 23 - 26
Ten 7.5 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 23 - 26
Two 2.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (75 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) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 45-14, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45
Ten 7.5 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 45
Two 2.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance at placement organisation (75 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) | Assessment criteria will be provided to students through the LMS | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research essay (2000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |