Course Description
Course assesses the nature and extent of juvenile participation in unconventional behavior and identification with norms and values promoting delinquency. Prerequisite: SOC 222
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze the social, cultural, and psychological factors contributing to juvenile involvement in unconventional or delinquent behavior.
- Evaluate the influence of peer groups, family dynamics, and community environments on the development of delinquent norms and values among youth.
- Differentiate between various theoretical perspectives used to explain juvenile delinquency, including sociological, psychological, and criminological frameworks.
- Critically assess data and research methods used to measure the extent and nature of juvenile delinquency in contemporary society.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Homework Assignments (13) | 260 points |
| Reflection Assignments (13) | 260 points |
| Midterm and Final Exams | 200 points |
| Attendance | 120 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0% | A |
| 90.0-92.9% | A- |
| 87.0-89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0-86.9% | B |
| 80.0-82.9% | B- |
| 77.0-79.9% | C+ |
| 73.0-76.9% | C |
| 70.0-72.9% | C- |
| 60.0-69.9% | D |
| <60.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Regoli, R. M., Hewitt, J. D., & DeLisi, M. (2022). Delinquency in society (11th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.