GISW CRIM 2127 Juvenile Delinquency -- 3 unit(s)

Examination of the causes of delinquency in children, focusing on the effects of parenting, youth subcultures and the media. Includes youth crimes, such as shoplifting and vandalism.

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Course syllabus

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Delivery

This course is available in an online format, utilizing web pages and eLearning, a learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.

Prerequisites

SOC 1000; CRIM 2025

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) distribution area

Students working toward their Bachelor of Liberal Studies may apply credit earned in this course to their degree. This Guided Independent Study course is applicable to the Social Sciences distribution area. Learn more about the BLS degree program.

Instructor(s)

Richard Featherstone, Interim Associate Dean & Associate Professor

Textbook(s)

Simmons, R. L., Simmons, L. G. & Wallace, L. E. Families, Delinquency, and Crime. 2004. Los Angeles, Roxbury Publishing.

Bartol, C. R., & Bartol, A. M. Juvenile Delinquency and Antisocial Behavior: A Developmental Perspective. 2009/3rd edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

PURCHASING TEXTBOOKS
University Book and Supply (UBS) carries most books used in GIS courses. Search for textbooks by course choosing "UNIV.NORTHERN IOWA" and the term you are enrolled in and GSW (web) or GSP (print) for the section.

Visit UBS at 1009 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: 319-266-7581 or 800-728-7581, Email: bookstore@panthersupply.com

Texts may also be available from www.bookfinder.com.

To enroll

Visit the GIS Enrollment page for forms and information.
Or visit us at 2637 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls. Campus Map

For more information

Diane Tournier
Guided Independent Study
UNI Continuing and Distance Education
319-273-2123 or 800-772-1746
gis-program@uni.edu