Criminal Justice: Juvenile Justice, AS (CRJS-AS-JJS)

The Juvenile Justice concentration prepares students for work with juveniles and adolescents within the justice system and related fields. It combines specialized coursework in psychology, sociology, human services and criminal justice as well as general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need in working with youth and adolescents. Students also gain experience in case management and intervention strategies. Juvenile Justice is one of eight available areas of concentration within the field of Criminal Justice .

Criminal Justice Program Goals:

• Complete an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
• Acquire the skills necessary to secure employment within field of criminal justice.
• Transfer into a Bachelor Degree Program.

Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of police, courts and corrections and explain the functions they serve within the criminal justice system and the community.
• Apply principles of constitutional and criminal laws that protect the rights of and regulates conduct of a culturally diverse society.
• Demonstrate knowledge of theories, principles, processes of the criminal justice system.
• Prepare written documents and deliver oral presentations related to the criminal justice field.

Juvenile Justice Learning Outcomes:

• Outline the major developmental theories and the relationship to juvenile delinquency.
• Describe the history and evolution of the juvenile justice system in America.
• Identify contemporary issues in juvenile justice.
• Articulate significant differences between the juvenile and adult justice systems in the United States.
• Apply evidence-based intervention strategies in addressing juvenile delinquency and identify career paths that involve work with juveniles.