Criminology and Sociology Internship

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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Criminology at Undergraduate level

191-536 Criminology and Sociology Internship

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

This subject is designed to provide students with hands-on professional research experience in the context of the everyday operations of a social / 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 skills of listening, observation, and cooperation. and form relevant professional contacts.

• have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area of the placement agency.
• have the ability to evaluate and synthesize the research and professional literature in this 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.

An essay of 3000 words (30%) due during the first semester of study, and an agency report of 5000 words, (70%) due end of second semester of study.

Hurdle Requirement: A 15-minute oral presentation will constitute a hurdle requirement of the assessment, scheduled during the second semester of study.

Assessment that is submitted after the due date and up to 10 working days late without an approved extension will be marked on a pass/fail basis only. Assessment that is submitted later than 10 working days will not be accepted or marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

A subject handbook will be available in the first seminar.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• 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.

Students wishing to take CRIM90006 Criminology and Sociology Internship must enrol in this subject across two consecutive semesters.