CJ 2360 - Juvenile Law & Procedure

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Covers the causes and treatments of juvenile delinquency, including both conventional and non-conventional theoretical perspectives and solutions to the juvenile crime problem. Specific topics include: the nature of delinquency, theories in delinquency, female delinquency, gang behavior, and institutional care. Offered based on sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the nature and theories of delinquency and institutional care. 2. Describe law and procedure as they relate to juveniles. 3. Differentiate juvenile and adult laws and procedures. 4. Examine changes that have occurred in juvenile law and procedure in the past. 5. Assess the effectiveness and utility of current juvenile criminal law and procedure. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 1010A (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 1010D (Grade C or higher), AND CJ 1010.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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