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Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Course code: 3782 + Course abbreviation: GradCertCJ + Total credit points required: 24 + 1 year part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue an advanced coursework program of criminal justice, with the option of later transferring to the masters-level qualification. The program offers an overview of local, national and international issues in criminal justice policy and practice and engages students in criminal justice research. It examines contemporary issues in criminal justice, criminal justice practice and reform, managing criminal justice issues and researching criminal justice. It specifically focuses on working with diverse communities in historical and political contexts.

Entry requirements

A bachelors degree or demonstrable professional experience at a senior level in a relevant area. The entry requirements for candidates in the latter category are a minimum of five years of relevant experience at a senior level in such areas as policing, corrections, justice studies, public policy. Such applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry, and the names of two professional referees.

Course structure

Students complete 24 points comprised of the following 12-point core units:

Core units

  • CJM4020 Researching criminal justice (semester one)
  • CJM4010 Contemporary issues in criminal justice (semester two)

Contact details

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Colleen Lewis

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