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TH254 Psychology TH262 Foundations of Law 2
3 hours per week for 18 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
one research paper, one class presentation, class exercises
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Objectives and content
The aim of this subject is to provide a framework for
coping with people in crisis situations. This subject will
cover stress and post-trauma stress, crisis situations, mental
illness, behavioural disorders, drug and alcohol issues,
aggression and conflict, sexual assault, domestic violence,
child abuse, cross cultural and gender issues and crisis help.
TH255 Community Law 2
3 hours per week for 18 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
tribunal visit rmort. class exercise. 'take home test'.
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development of resource guide, written assignment and class
participation
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Objectives and content
The aim of this subject is to provide basic skills and
knowledge required for para-legal workers in the justice
system. Areas to be covered include criminal law, young
people and the law, police, Magistrates' Court,
Administrative Review, complaints against government,
Social Security, immigration, employment, local
government, legal profession and advocacy.
TH256 Elective 1
3 hours per week for 18 weeks Hawthorn
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Objectives and content
Appropriate electives can be selected from within the
Diploma of Community Services (Community
Development) and/or other relevant courses of study.
Selection of zlectives will be finalised after consultation
with the coordinator.
TH257 Elective 2
3 hoursper week for I8 weeks Hawthorn
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Obiectives and content
Appropriate electives can be selected from within the
Diploma of Community Services (Community
Development) and/or other relevant courses of study.
Selection of electives will be finalised after consultation
with the coordinator.
TH261 Foundations of Law 1
3 hours per week for I8 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
class test, short answers, final examination
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Objectives and content
This module will provide students with a general
introductory framework of Australian law making bodies
and various aspects of the law within which to critically
examine the criminal justice system and develop the
participant's legal research skills.
4 hours per week for 19 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
class test, written assignment, short answey questions, class
presentation
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science oustice).
Objectives and content
The purpose of this module is to familiarise the student
with the judicial system, procedures of conducting an
investigation, case file management, preservation and
recording of evidence, the law of evidence, presentation of
evidence in a court of law and witness responsibilities,
court procedure and etiquette.
TH263 Administrative Law for Justice Studies
3 hours per week for 18 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
case study, short answers, multiple choice, class presentation
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Objectives and content
The purpose of this module is to provide the learner with
knowledge of the general principles of administrative law
and legislative provisions governing review of
administrative decisions.
TH264 Statute and Criminal Law
3 hoursper week for 18 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
class test, multiple choice, examination
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Obj ves and content
The purpose of this module is to introduce and familiarise
learners with aspects of statute and criminal law as might
be relevant to a person working in justice delivery.
TH265 Sociology 1
2 hours per week for 17 weeks Hawthorn
A subject in the Diplorna of Social Science oustice).
TH266 Sociology 2
2 hours per week for 17 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
class test, short answers, final examination
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Obiectives and content
These modules explore the nature and development of
Australian society, the major forces and historical events
that have shaped Australian society, the nature and
experience of inequality, the power structures and
processes that influence and maintain inequality and some
of the major theories that explain why our society operates
this way.
TH267 Applied Psychology
3 hours aer week for 18 weeks Hawthorn Assessment:
multiple choice questions, short answer test, discussion paper
A subject in the Diploma of Social Science (Justice).
Obj ves and content
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the
science of psychology. On completion of this module,
students will be able to apply knowledge of human
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