Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy Major
Students in the Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy concentration gain an understanding of the field of juvenile justice from a broad-based perspective, and prepare for work in the juvenile justice prevention or intervention fields.
Exciting Curriculum
You will gain a thorough understanding of the juvenile justice system, the conditions and circumstances that place youth at risk for involvement in the system, and effective methods for prevention, advocacy, and intervention with youth. You participate in a variety of field experiences as well as a semester-long, 200-hour internship placement.
Core Courses
- Introduction to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
- Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Law
- The Causes and Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency
- Intervention and Advocacy with Juveniles and Families
- Practicum and Seminar in Juvenile Justice
- Integrative Seminar in Juvenile Justice
Program Options
- Students may complete the 38-credit concentration in Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy, or the 16-credit minor in Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy.
- Those concentrating in Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy also major in one of the Arts and Sciences or in Social Work.
Professional Advantages
- Excellent preparation for advanced degrees in: Law, Social Work, Psychology, Public Policy, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Education, and more.
- Strong support for improvement in writing and public speaking skills.
- Small class size and close faculty relationships.
- Multiple and varied field experiences.
Faculty Highlights
Juvenile Justice and Youth Advocacy program faculty have extensive experience as practitioners in the field of juvenile justice. Practicing lawyers, juvenile court clinicians, and forensic psychologists teach our core courses. Wheelock hosts guest speakers from all areas of juvenile justice in an array of classes.
Who You Can Become
The program is relevant for work in:
- Courts
- Juvenile treatment programs
- Teaching or counseling court-involved youth
- Youth services
- Law enforcement
- Investigation
- Schools
- Delinquency prevention
Why Wheelock
While there are many bachelor's and master's programs in criminal justice studies, Wheelock offers one of the only programs in the country that focuses exclusively on issues of juvenile justice. It is also the only program that prepares students directly to advocate for youth.
Contact Information:
For any questions or further information concerning this or any Wheelock College major or concentration, please contact:
Wheelock College
Undergraduate Admissions
200 The Riverway
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 879-2206
1-800-734-5212
undergrad@wheelock.edu
www.wheelock.edu
