Undergraduate
Academic Records and RegistrationUndergraduate Department of Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy
William Rodriquez, Chair and Assistant Professor
Ann Tobey, Associate Professor
Available Programs of Study:
- B.S., Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy
- BSW, Dual Major Social Work and Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy
- Minor, Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy
B.S. / Juvenile Justice And Youth Advocacy / 42 Credits
The major in Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy prepares students to become leaders and professionals ready to work with and/or for youth in a wide range of settings. Students gain a thorough understanding of the conditions and circumstances that place youth at risk as well as those that help youth thrive. Our students are interested in working to help young people through jobs in fields such as: Law, policy, politics, education, after-school time, recreation and sports, prevention, and corrections. Courses cover topics such as: What causes delinquency and how can it be prevented; Courts, legal procedure, laws, community safety and the juvenile justice system; Justice, fairness, and policy in our society; and Advocacy for youth and families in a variety of circumstances and settings. We explore current issues from multiple perspectives and the positive youth development approach forms a foundation for practice and skills development in youth work. Students in the major have numerous opportunities to learn through practical community based experiences, allowing them to integrate theory with practice and to develop marketable skills and a pathway into a career.
Course Requirements*
Support Courses (12 credits)
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HDP 366 |
Adolescent Development |
4 credits |
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Choose one: |
4 credits |
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HDS 106 |
Sociology of Minority Groups /4 cr |
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SWK 225 |
Dynamics of Oppression and Discrimination/4 cr |
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Choose one: |
4 credits |
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HDP 264 |
Research Methods/4 cr |
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SWK 268 |
Social Research/4 cr |
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JJYA Professional Core Courses (26 credits)
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JJA 201 |
Intro. to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency |
4 credits |
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JJA 301 |
Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Law |
4 credits |
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JJA 302 |
Delinquency: Causes, Prevention & Intervention |
4 credits |
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JJA 380 |
Youth Work and Youth Advocacy |
4 credits |
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JJP 401 |
Practicum in JJYA |
4 credits |
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JJA 402 |
Field Seminar in JJYA |
2 credits |
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JJA 403 |
Senior Integrative Seminar in JJYA |
4 credits |
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Selectives |
4 credits |
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AST 140 |
Media and Race in American Society/4 cr |
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AST 150 |
Introduction to American Government/4 cr |
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AST 215 |
Political and Social Change in America/4 cr |
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HDP 214 |
Violence in Lives of Children & Families/4 cr |
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HDP 221 |
Family Theories/4 cr |
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HDP 265 |
Achievement Motivation/ 4 cr |
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HDP 301 |
Counseling Psychology/4 cr |
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HDS 343 |
On Being Different: Sociological Perspectives/4 cr |
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HUM 201 |
Introduction to Humanities/4 cr |
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PHL 170 |
Contemporary Moral Issues/4 cr |
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CFS 240 |
Helping Children with Grief and Loss/4 cr |
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PRO 257 |
Theory & Practice: Stress Reduction/1 cr |
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PRO 314 |
Child Neglect and Abuse/2 cr |
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PRO 342 |
Child Welfare/2 cr |
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PRO 336 |
Student Policy Fellows Seminar/4 cr |
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PRO 344 |
Crisis Intervention/4 cr |
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SBD 203 |
Introduction to Coaching Youth Sports/4 cr |
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SBD 260 |
Exercise and Sport Psychology/4 cr |
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SPE 264 |
Managing Behavior/4 cr |
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SWK 345 |
Human Behavior and Social Environment/4 cr |
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THE 123 |
Public Speaking/4 cr |
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THE 205 |
Acting/4 cr |
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* College Math Requirement: Students in JJYA fulfill the General Education math requirement with MAT 120 Quantitative Reasoning and MAT 170 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences.
Sample Course Sequence
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First Year |
Second Semester: |
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MAT 120 |
Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits) |
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HDS 106 |
Sociology of Minority Groups (4 credits) |
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Second Year |
First Semester: |
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JJA 201 |
Intro. to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (4 credits) |
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MAT 170 |
Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (4 credits) |
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Second Semester: |
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JJA 302 |
Delinquency: Causes, Prevention & Intervention (4 credits) |
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SWK 268 |
Social Research (4 credits) |
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Junior Year |
First Semester: |
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JJA 301 |
Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Law (4 credits) |
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HDP 366 |
Adolescent Development (4 credits) |
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Second Semester: |
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JJA 380 |
Youth Work and Youth Advocacy (4 credits) |
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Selective (4 credits) |
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Senior Year |
First Semester |
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JJP 401 |
Practicum in JJYA (4 credits) |
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JJA 402 |
Field Seminar in JJYA (2 credits) |
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Second Semester: |
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JJA 403 |
Senior Integrative Seminar in JJYA (4 credits) |
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BSW / Dual Major In Social Work And Juvenile Justice And Youth Advocacy / 102 Credits
The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work Program is to improve the quality of life for children, adults, families, and communities by preparing entry-level social work practitioners who work collaboratively with clients to provide services, help to identify and secure resources, and human rights and social justice. In a complementary fashion, the Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy program prepares students to work with youth and their families in a range of settings including preventative programs, advocacy programs, and programs for juvenile offenders. The focus in the Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy major is on adolescent development, legal systems, conditions and circumstances that place youth at risk for involvement in the juvenile justice system, and effective methods of prevention, advocacy, and intervention with youth. Dual majors focus their academics and practical experiences in understanding the dynamics of working with adolescents and youth at risk. These students complete a yearlong practicum in a juvenile justice setting that fulfills the field requirement for both programs and concurrently take separate field seminars in each.
Course Requirements
Support Courses / (These courses may also apply to the General Education Requirements)
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HDP 120/121 |
Human Growth and Development I |
4 credits |
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HDP 122/123 |
Human Growth and Development II |
4 credits |
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AST 150 |
Introduction to American Government |
4 credits |
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LSC 153 |
Human Biology |
4 credits |
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HDS |
Any Sociology (HDS) course |
4 credits |
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MAT 120 |
Quantitative Reasoning |
4 credits |
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MAT 170 |
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
4 credits |
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HDP 366 |
Adolescent Development |
4 credits |
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Additional credits in the Arts and Sciences 12 credits |
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Research Course (choose one) |
4 credits |
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SWK 268 |
Social Research/4 cr |
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HDP 264 |
Research Methods/4 cr |
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HDS 264 |
Sociological Research Methods/4 cr |
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Social Work and Juvenile Justice Courses 36 credits
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SWK 205 |
Introduction to Social Work |
4 credits |
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SWK 225 |
Dynamics of Oppression/Discrimination |
4 credits |
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SWK 345 |
Human Behavior & the Social Environment |
4 credits |
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SWK 355 |
Social Welfare Policy and Services (spring only) |
4 credits |
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SWK 440 |
Social Work Practice: Methods and Skills Lab I |
4 credits |
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JJA 201 |
Intro to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency |
4 credits |
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JJA 301 |
Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Law |
4 credits |
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JJA 302 |
Delinquency: Cause, Prevention & Intervention |
4 credits |
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JJA 380 |
Youth Work & Youth Advocacy |
4 credits |
Practicum Core I/ 12 credits (fall semester only)
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SWK 450 |
SWK Practice: Methods & Skills Lab II |
4 credits |
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SWK 451 |
WK Practicum and Field Seminar I |
2 credits |
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JJA 402 |
Field Seminar in Juvenile Justice |
2 credits |
Practicum Core II/14 credits (Spring Semester Only)
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SWK 455 |
SWK: Methods and Skills Lab III |
4 credits |
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SWK 456 |
SWK Practice: Field Sem II |
2 credits |
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JJA 403 |
Senior Integrative Seminar in JJYA |
4 credits |
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**HDP 366: Adolescent Development may be used for 4 credits in this category |
Sample/Suggested Course Sequence
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First Year |
Spring Semester |
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MAT 120 |
Quantitative Reasoning (4 credits) |
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HDS |
Students can take any Sociology course (4 credits) |
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AST 150 |
American Government (4 credits) |
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SWK 205 |
Introduction to Social Work (4 credits) |
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Second Year |
Fall semester |
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SWK 225 |
Dynamics of Oppression and Discrimination (4 credits) |
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LSC 153 |
Human Biology (4 credits) |
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JJA 201 |
Introduction to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency (4 credits) |
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Spring semester |
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MAT 170 |
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4 credits) |
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JJA 301 |
Juvenile Courts and the Law (4 credits) |
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HDP 366 |
Adolescent Development (counts as an Arts & Sciences Elective) |
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Successful completion of the WLCE. |
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Junior Year |
Fall semester |
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SWK 268 |
Social Research (4 credits) |
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SWK 345 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment (4 credits) |
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JJA 302 |
Delinquency: Causes, Prevention & Intervention (4 credits) |
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Spring semester |
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SWK 355 |
Social Welfare Policy and Services (offered spring only) (4 credits) |
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SWK 440 |
SWK Practice and Skills Lab I (4 credits) |
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JJA 380 |
Youth Work and Youth Advocacy (4 credits) |
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Arts & Sciences Elective (4 credits) |
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Senior Year |
Fall semester |
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SWK 450 |
SWK Practice and Skills Lab II (4 credits) |
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SWK 451 |
SWK Practicum and Field Seminar I (2 credits) |
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JJP 401 |
Practicum in JJYA |
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JJA 402 |
Field Seminar in JJYA (2 credits) |
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Arts & Sciences Elective (4 credits) |
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Spring semester |
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SWK 455 |
SWK Practice and Skills Lab III (4 credits) |
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SWK 456 |
SWK Practicum and Field Seminar II (2 credits) |
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JJA 403 |
Senior Integrative Seminar in JJYA (4 credits) |
Minor in Juvenile Justice And Youth Advocacy / 16 Credits
The Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy minor provides students with an understanding of effective methods of prevention, advocacy, and intervention with youth, and the conditions and circumstances that place youth at risk as well as conditions that help youth thrive. Our students are interested in working to help young people through jobs in fields such as: Law, policy, politics, education, after-school time, recreation and sports, prevention, and corrections. Courses cover topics such as: What causes delinquency and how can it be prevented; Courts, legal procedure, laws, community safety and the juvenile justice system; Justice, fairness, and policy in our society; and Advocacy for youth and families in a variety of circumstances and settings. We explore current issues from multiple perspectives and students in the minor have opportunities for field based learning experiences.
Course Requirements
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JJA 201 |
Introduction to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency |
4 credits |
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JJA 302 |
Delinquency: Cause, Prevention & Intervention |
4 credits |
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JJA 301 |
Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Law |
4 credits |
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JJA 380 |
Youth Work & Youth Advocacy |
4 credits |