Class Details

PARA 54
Youth and the Law

Course Description

A legal and sociological approach to understanding the causes of juvenile delinquency; an examination of race, culture, and gender in juvenile delinquency; community responses to delinquency; organization, functions, and jurisdiction of both social and legal agencies; processing and detention; case disposition; statutes and court procedures.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
PARA-54.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Class meetings will be recorded and available to students if they are unable to attend during scheduled times. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

ADMJ 54; SOC 54

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).

Also listed as ADMJ D054. and SOC D054.