Juvenile Justice
Programs of Study:
Courses:
JUV 120 Principles and Practices of Juvenile Justice
(3 credits)
This course introduces students to the various aspects of and current
practices in the juvenile justice system. Topics include accountability
issues, safety and security demands, standards and rules, movements toward
diversion and deinstitutionalization, police interaction, court process,
due process, and community intervention.
Instructional hours: 3 Prerequisite: ES1, RS1, ENG
92c
JUV 210 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
in the Adventure Setting
(3 credits)
This course presents an overview of services, agencies, and programs designed
to meet the developmental, psychological, recreational, and therapeutic
needs of special populations.
Instructional hours: 3 Prerequisite: None
JUV 230 Leadership Development (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide emerging and existing leaders the opportunity
to explore the concept of leadership and to develop and improve skills.
Approaches to leadership are explored as well as the moral and ethical
responsibilities of leaders.
Instruction hours: 3 Prerequisite: ES1, RS1, ENG 92c
JUV 280 Practicum in Juvenile Justice (3
credits)
This course provides a site-based experience in a juvenile justice setting.
Students will engage in the duties and responsibilities of youth supervisors
under the direction and supervision of authorized personnel.
Instructional hours: 3 Prerequisite: Last semester in program and
approval of program director.
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