Course Description
This course is organized around three big questions: What counts as delinquency? Why do some teens get into trouble? And how can we prevent it? This course will give you the tools to think critically and compassionately about one of today’s most pressing social issues.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Explain juvenile delinquency
Learning Outcome
Explain the nature, extent, and social patterns of juvenile delinquency, including how it differs from adult offending and other forms of deviance.
Title
Apply sociological theories
Learning Outcome
Apply major sociological theories of delinquency to real-world examples and demonstrate an understanding of how family, peers, schools, and communities shape adolescent behavior.
Title
Examine causes
Learning Outcome
Examine key causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency using evidence from empirical research and theory.
Title
Demonstrate research literacy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate foundational research literacy by interpreting and summarizing scholarly work on delinquency and critically engaging with current findings in the field.
Title
Reflection
Learning Outcome
Reflect thoughtfully on the moral and spiritual dimensions of justice, compassion, and accountability in the treatment of youth, drawing connections between sociological understanding and gospel principles.
Title
Develop character
Learning Outcome
Develop habits of character and citizenship consistent with the Aims of a BYU Education—becoming spiritually strengthened, intellectually enlarged, and better prepared for a life of learning and service in their communities.
