Criminology and Sociology Internship

Subject 191-536 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The equivalent of six hours per week to a maximum of 150 hours with the agency. It is anticipated that a further 20 hours will be required to set up the placement with the agency prior to commencement. Up to seven hourly seminars will be run throughout the year
Total Time Commitment: Total of 8.5 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in criminology, socio legal studies or sociology, the Master of Criminology.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Julie Evans, Ms Peta Malins

Contact

Dr. Julie Evans
juevans@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: This subject is designed to provide students with hand-on research experience in the context of the everyday operations of a social or criminal justice or community-based agency. The internship takes place over two semesters and constitutes a structured and supervised student research consultancy rather than work experience. It provides students with the opportunity to employ formal research skills such as reviewing literature, collecting and analysing data and writing reports. It also enables students to: appreciate the practical applications of criminological or sociological theory; explore the criminological and sociological significance of social categories (such as gender or ethnicity, enhance their skills of listening, observation, and cooperation; and form relevant professional contacts.
Objectives:
  • have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area
  • have the ability to evaluate and synthesize the research and professional literature in the specialist area
  • have a developed understanding of skills needed to negotiate a research project in a professional context;
  • have a developing appreciation of how to operate professionally in the workplace.
Assessment: An essay of 3000 words, 30% (due end of first semester of study) and; an agency report of 5000 words, 70% (due end of second semester of study). A 15-minute oral presentation will constitute a hurdle requirement of the assessment (during the second semester of study).
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available from the University Bookshop
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area;
  • have the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;
  • have well-developed problem-solving skills in the specialist area;
  • have significant capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
  • have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.
Notes: Formerly available as 191-424 and 191-536. Students who have completed 191-424 or 191-536 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Master of Criminology (CWT)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Criminology
Criminology
Socio-Legal studies
Socio-legal Studies

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