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CJST 131

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Juvenile Justice

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Juvenile Justice

Description

The American juvenile justice system, its components and functions are examined, focusing on juvenile crime, applicable law and procedures, and theories of delinquency. In addition to examining the evolution and transformation of the juvenile justice systems, students will gain an understanding of the current issues in juvenile justice in the United States and around the world. Restricted to Criminal Justice and Legal Studies majors.

3

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Lecture/Lab/Other Ratio

3:0:0

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

Prerequisite: CJST101 or PARL101

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

No

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

No