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Juvenile Delinquency

Course Information

Subject

CRJ

Course Number

229

Status

Active

Course Title

Juvenile Delinquency

Course Description

This course examines juvenile delinquency in American society, including the historical, behavioral, legal, and correctional aspects of delinquency. Emphasis is placed on the nature and extent of delinquency in the United States, the traditional theories of delinquent behavior, and the legal processing of juvenile offenders.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

Requirements

Prerequisite: CRJ 121 (C or better)

PCS Code

1.1

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