About this unit
This online Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice unit from Open Universities Australia and Griffith University offers students a foundational understanding of criminology as a discipline and area of study.
The unit examines the nature of crime in contemporary society, and explores the psychological and sociological theories of criminality. It challenges students to question the effectiveness of the criminal justice system as a response to crime, and helps them to understand the various strategies implemented by society to maximise social harmony and safety.
The unit also addresses alternative models of criminal justice and is designed to encourage students to reflect upon the most effective means to reduce crime.
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- An Introduction to Crime
- Perceptions, facts and fallacies
- Defining and measuring crime
- Prevalence: who are the victims and offenders?
- Street crime and violence
- White collar and internet crime
- Psychological theories of crime
- Sociological theories of crime
- Policing: public and private
- Criminal courts and the judiciary
- Models of criminal justice
- Crime prevention
Why Open Universities Australia?
For two decades, Open Universities Australia (OUA) has partnered with leading Australian educators to make tertiary-level courses easier to access for people, no matter their background, their work status or their other life commitments. OUA has built up their reputation by making education more flexible, easier to tailor and available almost entirely online.
OUA's devotion to online education remains to this day, but where they once focused on higher education, today they offer the broadest set of post-secondary education and training programs in Australia.
Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to four hours of free expert tutoring support for each unit undertaken through the tutoring service SMARTHINKING. This on-demand service allows you to get fast, detailed feedback on your assignment drafts and gives you access to your tutor in real time.
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