Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

Learn about the social causes and consequences of crime and disadvantage in this double degree. Youll be taught how sociological influences can impact offending and gain a deep understanding of Australias criminal justice system, including areas of law enforcement, crime policy, the court system and custodial and community corrections.

Structure

Total units: 480

Subjects

• COU176 Group Processes and Practice
• COU180 Therapeutic Communication Skills
• CRM101 Introduction to Criminology
• CRM102 Understanding Crime
• CRM103 Punishment and Corrections
• CRM105 Policing
• JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
• SCS101 Foundations of Human Behaviour
• SCS110 Australian Society: How does(nt) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
• SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
• SWK100 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
• SWK172 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
• CRM204 Applied Crime Prevention
• CRM205 Criminal Law
• CRM206 Professional Development
• SCS225 Social Research
• SWK200 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
• SWK202 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
• SWK251 Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
• SWK277 Working With Children, Youth and Families
• SWK278 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
• SWK286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
• CRM304 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
• CRM308 Diversity, Crime and Justice
• CRM309 Working with Victims and Offenders
• SWK300 Social Work Field Education 1(36 units)
• SWK302 Community Development and Social Action
• SWK304 Direct Practice 1
• SWK306 Direct Practice 2
• SWK400 Social Work Field Education 2(36 units)
• SWK401 Critical Social Policy Analysis
• SWK407 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
• CRM201 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
• JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
• CRM203 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
• CRM302 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
• CRM305 Professional Placement
• CRM307 Crime Research Methods
• CRM310 Introduction to Cyber Crime

Standard entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

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