Associate Degree of Criminal Justice
Associate Degree of Criminal Justice
Understand criminal behaviour
and the justice system
(6 Trimesters)
Domestic Fees
Associate Degree of Criminal Justice
| Units x Cost 16 x $2,833 Annual Course Fee (Indicative)* $22,664 per 1.0 EFTSL** Plus Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) * The Annual Course Fee (Indicative) is charged against individual units of study which may increase from time to time and does not take into account personal circumstances such as RPL, credit, repeats and some specialised electives. ** EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Student Load) is a measure of a full-time student's study load for a year. A full-time study load equates to 1.0 EFTSL. Typically, a full-time study load at ACAP is 8 units of study over the year, each with an EFTSL value of 0.125 For more information view the ACAP Fees & Payments page. |
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Overview
You're intrigued by criminal behaviour and want to know more about our justice system. Our Associate Degree of Criminal Justice gives you deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, and the impact our justice system has on people. Learn about criminal psychology, crime prevention, law enforcement, and corrections services.
This course has been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.
What you'll learn
Expertise in human behaviour forms is the foundation of the Associate Degree of Criminal Justice.
EXPLORE WITH AN APPLIED FOCUS:
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An understanding of criminal behavior, crime prevention and social control
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Criminal justice systems (and their relationship to the wider community)
Potential careers
Once you graduate from the Associate Degree of Criminal Justice, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.
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Law Enforcement Officer
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Court Registrar
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Youth Justice Worker
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Case Manager
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Corrections Officer
Course structure
The Associate Degree of Criminal Justice course is made up of 16 core units, which are either level 100 or 200 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 2 years full time or part time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of crime, deviance, and justice, including key causes and effects, criminal justice approaches, the practices of criminal justice agencies, and wider factors that impact on crime and justice including diversity, inequality, and globalisation.
- Synthesise knowledge to examine approaches to crime and criminal justice to propose solutions that will generate positive change.
- Analyse the various impacts of criminal and deviant behaviours.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the criminal justice field.
- Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in criminal justice and academic settings.
- Independently, and as part of teams, undertake learning and assessment in a responsible and accountable manner.
Pathways for future study
The Associate Degree of Criminal Justice is a pathway for students exiting the Bachelor program (irrespective of reason) while enabling graduation with an AQF qualification. It requires successful completion of the first four trimesters of the six-trimester Bachelor of Criminology and Justice.
Our stories
Inspired to bring the real world into the classroom
In Criminology, there is always something going on in the 'real world' that we can dissect and discuss in the classroom. What inspires me is my love of the content and being able to see students grow over their learning journeys.
Available Part Time Equivalent
Available Part Time Equivalent