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Juvenile Justice (A.A.S.)

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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

Approximate Cost

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

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General Education Requirements: 24 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101 and ENG 101A are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101 -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Additional General Education requirements: 6 credits

Technology Requirement 3 credit hours
CTP 103 recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.
Wellness Requirement 3 credit hours
See General Education Wellness Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 36 credits

CJS 111 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
CJS 113 - Penology 3 credit hours OR
SOC 224 - Criminology 3 credit hours
CJS 225 - Criminal Justice Ethics 3 credit hours
CJS 228 - Practices in Social Work and Counseling with Inmate Populations 3 credit hours
CJS 231 - Juvenile Justice 3 credit hours
CJS 232 - Juvenile Law 3 credit hours
CJS 233 - Forensic Psychology and Victimology 3 credit hours OR
EDU 111 - Foundations of Education 3 credit hours
HUS 102 - Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependence 3 credit hours
PSY 205 - Child Psychology 3 credit hours OR
PSY 211 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hours
SOC 122 - Social Problems 3 credit hours
SOC 132 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 credit hours
Elective (consult with an advisor) 3 credit hours

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Fast Track Option

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Analyze pertinent issues regarding juvenile justice.
2. Compare and contrast law governing adult and juvenile offenders.
3. Perform valid and reliable research.
4. Exhibit comprehension of juvenile justice purpose/operations.
5. Analyze emerging trends in juvenile justice.
6. Observe punishment policies regarding juvenile offending.
7. Outline legal influences and public policy on children’s lives.
8. Implement effective steps for case management.
9. Properly select and correctly use valid research sources.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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