Outcomes
Justice Studies Program Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking
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Apply a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the transdisciplinary justice field of study and practice.
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Examine and situate one’s own personal beliefs.
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Demonstrate openness to ideas and actions.
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Evaluate evidence, its sources, meanings and intentions.
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Identify, select, and sort relevant information in order to be able to describe, draw inferences, synthesize and validate that information.
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Identify and explain the ethical dimensions of professional conduct and practice.
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Critically reflect on the impacts and consequences of decisions and resulting actions.
Communication
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Articulate ideas and arguments effectively in oral and written formats.
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Demonstrate competence in interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
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Critically analyze the influence of new, emergent and collaborative technologies on transdisciplinary fields of justice practice.
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Select and employ different communication mediums based on assessment of situation and context.
Research
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Illustrate the use and limitations of knowledge and theory in the field to transdisciplinary justice professional practice.
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Identify and explain the core concepts and constructs of research.
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Contribute to knowledge in the field of study or practice using systematic and recognized research design and methods.
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Critically evaluate the rigour and validity of information and academic materials.
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Recognize gaps in professional knowledge and seek out information to address deficiencies.
Knowledge
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Examine historic and contemporary understanding of the construct of justice within and across disciplines, cultures and societies.
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Compare and apply a transdisciplinary range of theories to justice problems.
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Examine key factors (e.g. social, political, economic) that impact an understanding and application of transdisciplinary justice.
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Identify and assess the barriers and opportunities for applying theory to practice.
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Compare and critique strategies and frameworks for integrating transdisciplinary justice into analysis of practice.
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Analyze and evaluate justice contexts, norms and values.
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Articulate future directions for transdisciplinary justice.
Professional Skills & Practices
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Advocate and promote the implementation of transdisciplinary perspectives into justice practices and systems.
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Demonstrate advanced problem solving, facilitation, co-ordination and communication skills appropriate to complex and diverse justice environments.
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Illustrate the capacity to work sensitively and professionally across diversity in personalities, contexts and cultures.
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Engage in and build capacity for adaptive practices.
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Compare and appraise tools and approaches to program development, implementation and evaluation.
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Integrate regular self-care activities into practice.
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Develop, manage and contribute to group processes.