Adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing and corrections. Students will develop an understanding of the theory and research that informs policing practice and offender management, as well as excellent academic literacy skills, including cultural awareness. The course facilitates students' practical skills and provides opportunities to apply learning. Course Learning Outcomes Adapt the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques in criminology to work with young people and/or adults in custodial and non-custodial settings in both individual and collaborative settings. Apply technology and transliteracy skills to summarize and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research and its application to different contexts in criminology. Communicate criminological knowledge to express ideas, using both written and oral forms and applying English language proficiency for varied audiences. Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs and development by reflecting on practices and performance in individual and collaborative settings. Demonstrate broad technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in theoretical criminology perspectives, principles and legislation required for practice in criminal and social justice professions. Demonstrate cross cultural awareness and indigenous cultural competence to work with indigenous people and other cultural groups within criminal justice settings. Demonstrate initiative and judgment to generate ideas and recommend evidence-based solutions for criminological paraprofessional practice. Identify, analyze, synthesize and act on the theories of criminology and social justice in both national and international jurisdictions. Interpret and communicate responses to recommend appropriate and sustainable solutions to sometimes complex problems in criminology, applying policies, procedures in ethical, legislative, international and global perspectives. Employment opportunities This course links closely with the WA Police Academy and the Department of Corrective Services, giving students the opportunity to participate in relevant practical training and providing a career pathway into policing or corrections. The course also provides a unique career development opportunity for those working in the area of policing, security, public safety, custodial corrections or community corrections. Students are able to apply their existing knowledge of policing and/or offender management to their learning and develop their academic literacy skills with a high level of support. These skills include understanding and applying research, academic writing and critical thinking. Possible future job titles Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Research & Policy Officer.