Juvenile Justice, University Certificate
This certificate includes 9 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives and is available via online and on ground delivery modalities.The certificate allows students to explore critical issues associated with juvenile justice and related youth services in the United States. Students will explore the history of the juvenile justice system, the intricacies of the modern system, and issues faced by juveniles and employees in the system. Courses in the curriculum cover important topics such as the role and rules of juvenile courts, risk factors for delinquency, and evidence-based delinquency prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 44.0702
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Select three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| The Juvenile Justice System | ||
or CRJ 311 | Juvenile Justice System | |
| Delinquency Interventions | ||
| School- Based Interventions for At-Risk Youth | ||
| Legal Issues in Juvenile Justice | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| School- Based Interventions for At-Risk Youth | ||
| Correctional and Juvenile Justice Administration | ||
| Rehabilitation Strategies for Adult and Juvenile Offenders | ||
or CRJ 360 | Rehabilitation Strategies for Adult and Juvenile Offenders | |
| Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice | ||
| Diversity in Corrections | ||
| Gender, Class, and Race | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Applied Learning in Police Administration | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
or PSY 314 | Adolescent and Adult Development | |
| Child Abuse and Neglect | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |