lcr3int criminology internship
CRIMINOLOGY INTERNSHIP
LCR3INT
2020
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted Into:LBCR;LBCRB;LZCYP;LZCPYB;LZCRL;LZCRLBAND Complete 240 credit points AND admission to this subject is by application only
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents cannot enrol in any of these placement subjects without securing a placement, and written approval from the Subject Coordinator or Experiential Learning Team
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days required75 - 112.5 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsHosts complete an evaluation on professional behaviours. Other additional requirements will depend on the host organisation but may include a Working with Children’s Check, Police Check, selection interview, host organisation agreements, host inductions.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Summer , Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45 - 0
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 45 - 7
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 45 - 7
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer , Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45 - 0
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 45 - 7
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 45 - 7
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 09-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 9 - 26
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 9 - 26
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 9 - 26
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 9 - 26
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 9 - 26
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 9 - 26
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 23-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 23 - 31
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 23 - 31
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 23 - 31
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 23-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 23 - 31
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 23 - 28
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 23 - 31
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 44
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 30 - 44
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 30 - 44
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 44
Twelve 7.50 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 30 - 44
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via blended.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 30 - 44
One 2.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Four reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationreflective journals : (400 Words each) - total 1200 wordsOral Presentation (700 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
Research essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null |