Advanced Juvenile Justice Policy – CJUS 702
CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 02/01/2024
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the origin, philosophy and objectives of the juvenile justice system. An extensive and systematic analysis of juvenile justice policies and practices will be undertaken, especially those reflecting any recent philosophical shifts. Students will be challenged to critically examine present policy and propose practical new policies related to juvenile justice.
For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.
Rationale
The purpose of this course is for students to examine the origin and objectives of the juvenile justice system and the way American philosophical shifts affect juvenile justice policy. It is important for students in the School of Government to understand the philosophy, present policy, and policy shifts related to juvenile justice.
Course Assignment
Textbook readings and lecture presentations
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.
Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 1,000 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge and reflect current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 500 words and reflect current APA format. Please see the instructions and rubric for further clarification.
After reading and reviewing the current Module(s): Week(s) reading and/or presentation, the student will complete a corresponding activity. Answers to the questions must be well organized, use proper grammar, and reflect current APA format. Each activity must be at least 4 pages. Please see the instructions and rubric for further clarification.
The student will respond to 1 broad-based question in a 10-page essay with current APA format. Please see the instructions and rubric for further clarification.
Each Quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned Modules: Weeks. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 4 essay questions (responses of 750 words per question), and reflect current APA format.
