Course Syllabus
Course: CJ 2330
Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Behavioral Science
Title: Juvenile Justice
Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029
Catalog Description: This course will explore the history, processes, and functions of the Juvenile Justice System including law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the basic theories and procedures of the Juvenile Justice System. This course is offered as in-class and online.
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Justification: This course is part of the Criminal Justice curriculum and similar courses exist at USHE institutions. CJ 2330 is part of the lower division course for a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Evaluate contemporary and/or historical problems using appropriate discipline specific research methodology. This will be accomplished through the research project submitted by the student and evaluated by the instructor and by the student’s participation in a final project.
Describe and analytically compare the Juvenile Justice field's different social, political, economic, cultural, geographical, or historical settings and processes. Students will complete critical thinking exercises in the chapters or take the appropriate quiz or exam and submit them for evaluation by the instructor. The student will also complete a research project.
Develop and communicate hypothetical explanations for individual human behavior within the large-scale historical or social context related to Juvenile Justice. This outcome will be demonstrated by the student in the preparation and delivery of a presentation.
Write and/or demonstrate effectively within the Criminal Justice discipline, using correct disciplinary guidelines, to analyze, interpret, and communicate about social science phenomena. This outcome will be measured by written assignments and projects.
Content:
This course will explore the history, processes, and functions of the Juvenile Justice System including law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the basic theories and procedures of the Juvenile Justice System. This content leads students of various backgrounds to understand the ways that the juvenile justice system impacts them and other diverse demographic groups.
Key Performance Indicators:
Chapter Review Questions 5 to 15%
Mini Writing Projects 15 to 30%
Research Writing Project 20 to 40%
Final Project and Presentation 20 to 50%
Quizzes and Exams 10 to 20%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Juvenile Delinquency, the Core, Larry J. Siegel & Brandon C. Welsh, current edition.
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be taught through reading the text and completing critical thinking exercises from the chapters. Group discussions and lectures on issues concerning the subject matter will be utilized. Also, projects will be given and worked collaboratively with the instructor requires practical application. These various methods of teaching and learning lead to an increased inclusivity for students.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Online
Maximum Class Size: 40
Optimum Class Size: 40
