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Introduction to Policing

Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ22 | 2019

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Commencing with its historical development, including the impact of the English tradition, you’ll analyse a variety of organisational issues and strategies. Understand candidate recruitment and selection practices and the role of private police.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Policing

About this subject

  • After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

    1. Interpret and apply empirical literature to demonstrate knowledge of the organisation and management of policing in Australia.
    2. Identify and discern police interventions, and understand how the historical backdrop informs them.
    3. Critically analyse organisational policy related to crime control and police operations.
    4. Apply evidence-based and procedurally-just practices that recognise the needs of diverse communities.

Entry requirements

Others

This is not an introductory subject, it is a second year subject. You must have a basic understanding of the first year criminology subjects.
Students who have completed more than 2 OUA units (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol in the course. Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required units.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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