For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
At the completion of this course, students should demonstrate an understanding of the juvenile justice system from a historical, philosophical and practical point of view. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the subject by demonstrating at least 70% competency of the topics to be covered, including:
- Discuss the basic components and of the juvenile justice system.
- Discuss the historical events in the evolution of the juvenile justice system.
- Explain the difference between juvenile delinquents and status offenders.
- Differentiate between the primary characteristics of juvenile and criminal courts.
- Identify and discuss alternative theories of juvenile conduct.
- Differentiate between sociological, biological, and psychological theories.
- Explain the juvenile justice process from intake to disposition.
- Discuss various legal rights of juveniles and identify specific court cases.
- Debate the pros and cons of death penalty and waiver for juveniles.
- Identify various non-custodial programs for juveniles.
- Explain law enforcement's role in relation to juveniles.
- Explain the various duties of juvenile officers.
- Discuss the roles of the defense attorney and prosecuting attorney in relation to juvenile proceedings.
- Identify the various instruments and reports used for assessment of and recommendations for youth.
- Identify various custodial programs for juveniles.
- The Juvenile Justice System
- History of the Juvenile Justice System
- Juvenile Crime, Criminals, and Victims
- Choice, Deterrence, Biological, and Psychological Theories
- Social Structure, Social Process, and Social Reaction Theories
- Delinquency Prevention and Intervention
- Police and Juveniles
- Juvenile Law and Procedure
- The Juvenile Court
- Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System
- Community-based Corrections for Juveniles
- Institutional Corrections for Juveniles
- Gangs and Delinquency
- Special Populations
- Future Directions in Juvenile Justice
- Lecture/Discussion
- In-class assignments/exercises
- Research project
- Field trip
- Internet
- Practical exercise materials
- Current news articles
- White Board
Methods of assessing SCCC course outcomes include tests, daily work, class attendance, and participation.
Outcome 1
Outcome 2
Outcome 5
- Will be assessed by class participation, writing assignments, and verbal discussion indicating comprehension of material read.
- Will be assessed by written explanation of end of chapter questions and written work on the group research project.
- Will be assessed by the group research project, essay, multiple choice, and true/false exams, and class discussions over subject matter.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.