SO 247 - Juvenile Delinquency

Institution:

Baker University

Subject:

Description:

This is a general survey of juvenile delinquency and youth crime and includes the examination of legal and social definitions of delinquency, the extent and types of delinquency, the organization and operation of the juvenile justice system, and various explanations for delinquent behavior. For those wishing to emphasize the study of crime and criminal justice within the sociology major, this would normally be taken as the beginning course. Prerequisite: SO 115 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bakeru.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 873-4282

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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