SOWK 4300 - Juvenile Delinquency & SW Prac

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

Students in this course learn to recognize the causes, prevention and treatment of deviancy among youth. This course explores the impact of sex, race, poverty, urban/rural context and other social factors on deviance. Students examine the juvenile court system, its nonadversary role, changing attitudes toward treatment and questions regarding change.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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