Criminal justice is at the forefront of how society is shaped and functions. Get involved in a range of diverse and exciting careers that contribute to the development and delivery of social control, deterring and mitigating crime, and rehabilitation. Further to opening doors to careers in criminal justice, CSU's Bachelor of Criminal Justice prepares you to progress to the Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP) and to be considered for entry into the NSW Police Force, subject to professional suitability and NSW Police Force's operational needs. Course highlights CSU'S Bachelor of Criminal Justice equips you with the advanced skills and knowledge to work in any of a number of diverse fields. Through the practical application of studies, this course prepares people wanting to go into policing/law enforcement, probation and parole, juvenile justice, and work with refugees, criminal offenders, victims and their families – to really make a difference to people, communities and society at large. A field placement in a justice, welfare or community agency in either government or private sector not only provides valuable learning but may result in employment. Study a multidisciplinary degree You will graduate with a diverse set of skills as you study a range of subjects including policing/law enforcement, public safety and security, criminology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, communication and Indigenous studies. You can explore different career paths and choose elective subjects that suit your career plans or current workplace. Your pathway to the NSW Police At the end of your first year of study you can begin the process of applying to NSW Police Force. This includes completion of the University Certificate in Workforce Essentials and meeting the professional suitability requirements of the NSW Police Force. The professional suitability criteria is located at police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment. The NSW Police Force recognises previous academic and tertiary qualifications as part of recruitment eligibility. Successful completion of two years of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice will result in the awarding of maximum academic points in the police recruitment process. Furthermore, successful completion of two years of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice as well as the Associate Degree in Policing Practice will result in the awarding of both degrees. A contemporary approach to criminal justice This course has been designed with extensive consultation with police, the justice community and academics, to ensure it is vocationally relevant, practical and up-to-date with the latest law enforcement and criminal justice issues. You will gain a strong theoretical background and highly developed critical and analytical skills in diverse disciplines to take into the workplace. Career opportunities CSU's Bachelor of Criminal Justice prepares you to work in diverse criminal and social justice and law enforcement fields, such as policing/law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, juvenile justice, justice research and policy or work with refugees, victims and their families. Criminal justice Put your skills to work in policing or criminal and social justice research and policy. Corrections Work in probation and parole or juvenile justice. Social welfare Take up a role in associated work with offenders and families, community and welfare organisations, and other criminal justice and social justice occupations.