Child Development - Juvenile Delinquency
Carson, USA
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Introduction
Child Development - Juvenile Delinquency
The field of Child Development is dedicated to understanding how individuals change over time from conception through adolescence. The knowledge of developmental processes, of what changes and what stays constant, and of what influences change is essential for making sound decisions regarding children's welfare and individual success. The program in Child Development includes in-class and field experiences to prepare students to become knowledgeable and effective child and family professionals. Initially, students master the basics of development in different developmental periods. As they advance through the program, they focus on specific areas with the goal of developing a deeper understanding of issues related to development, its study, and its application.
The courses recommended for the Juvenile Delinquency Concentration are designed for students who intend to work with at-risk youth in community organizations, juvenile courts, group homes, and/or youth programs for high risk youth. Potential careers include guidance counselors, probation officers, or youth program coordinators. Students will gain an understanding of:
- The theories, policies, and procedures of the juvenile justice system and
- The causes of delinquent behavior among adolescents as well as the adjustment problems and treatment of delinquent youth.
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Curriculum
In addition to the Child Development major requirements, modules for the Juvenile Delinquency concentration include:
- Juvenile Justice Process
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Criminal Justice & Community
- Criminal Law and Justice Administration
- Program Evaluation
- Gangs and Adolescent Subcultures
- Sociology of Alcohol and Other Drug Use
- Deviant Behavior
- Effective Communication Skills
- Seminar in Small Groups
Program Outcome
Students will have an opportunity to gain knowledge about:
- The development and perpetuation of gangs and adolescent subcultures,
- Social interactions and facilitation of small groups (especially for students who plan to facilitate youth group interventions),
- Drug and alcohol use and abuse (a common problem behavior among adolescents),
- The forms and processes of deviant behavior, or
- The political, social, and cultural factors associated with criminal justice administration and police-community relations.
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Career Opportunities
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development can work as
- Parent educators (professionals who conduct parenting workshops)
- Child development consultants
- Preschool teachers
- Child counselors
- Youth counselors
- Court appointed advocates for children
- Program planners
- Schoolage program professionals (e.g., school counselors, after-school program coordinators)
- Planners and coordinators of recreation programs
- K-12 teachers
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