CJFS3760-01.Juvenile Deliquncy/Justice.Sp14.Schaefer,Shelly

Shelly Schaefer

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

CJFS

Course Subject

CJFS

Course Number

3760

Course Section

01

Course Title

Juvenile Deliquncy/Justice

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2014

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

W

Area of Study

CRIJ, SOC

Course Description

Goals: To acquaint the student with the history and inception of the juvenile court; the evolution of adolescence; understand, evaluate and apply theories of delinquency; and describe the organization of the juvenile justice system and intervention strategies. Content: Topics covered in this course include the historical development of the concept of delinquency, theories related to delinquent behavior, and how theories influence and impact the development of juvenile justice policy. The course will also cover the structure and operations of the juvenile justice system, and examine recent legal reforms and juvenile correctional strategies employed by professionals today. Taught: Annually, fall and spring. Prerequisite: One of the following: CJFS 1120; or LGST 1110; or PSY 1330; or SOC 1110; or instructor consent. Notes: It is highly recommended that criminal justice majors complete CJFS 1140 prior to enrolling in this course. This course is designed for students during their junior or senior year of study. This course is an approved elective for Sociology majors.

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