Crime and Delinquency ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course surveys the nature and extent of crime and delinquency and examines the major approaches to causation, apprehension, control, and treatment. The course explores sociological, psychological, and multidisciplinary explanations for delinquent and criminal behavior using various multimedia platforms. The course also examines special topics such as gangs, youth violence, child abuse investigation, juvenile sex offenders, and juvenile waiver to adult court. Students may be required to complete a field assignment involving in-court observations.