CJ 2600 - Juvenile Justice

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every other year. Also offered evenings.

The course is designed to develop student awareness of past and contemporary philosophies, practices and paradoxes of juvenile justice. The course examines the programmatic efforts designed for juveniles in trouble with the law and focuses on the relationships between the components of this system of justice. The content of the course may be supplemented by current journal research, lectures and panel discussions by practicing professionals, and/or a field-based class.

Prerequisite(s): CJ 1000 .