Official Title of Major: Juvenile Justice, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.CJS.JUV-JUST
Total Credit Hours: 60
About the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute
This degree is part of the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute.
Purpose: Produces qualified practitioners with thorough knowledge and skills to assess, treat and manage children and youth offenders in both the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems. Students compare and contrast historical and current day philosophies of the juvenile justice system, to include social and psychological causations to delinquency and crime. Students study the legal and therapeutic distinctions between children and adults regarding legal representation and protection, due process of law, custody, sentencing, residential and at-home placements, treatment, education and community reintegration.
Additional Degree Requirements
Students are expected to participate with their advisor in tailoring a mix of electives that will satisfy their own needs with respect to immediate and long-term employment.
Range of Occupations
- Case manager I, II or III
- Juvenile counselor
- Law enforcement
- Correctional officer
- Community and family advocacy
- Social services
- Parole and probation
- Juvenile and family counseling
