JUST 373 - Juvenile Justice

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Justice Studies

Description:

This course will explore the U.S. juvenile justice system, including its history, philosophical underpinnings, and biases. Through visits to detention facilities, interviews with individuals involved in the justice system and an exploration of comparative systems of youth incarceration and rehabilitation in the U.S and abroad, students will critically analyze and evaluate our current system and make recommendations for reform. This course fulfills the Engaging the World requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

12/04/2003 - 08/14/2018 

Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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