SOC 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
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37401 | SOC 54 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Ramona Gabriel | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
SOC-054.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. 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.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Juvenile Delinquency (13th Edition) Siegel © 2018 ISBN: 9781337091831 | Textbook | Required | $288.00 | $216.00 | $86.40 | |
| Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law (13th Edition) Siegelwelsh ISBN: 9798214347073 | E-Book | Required | $89.23 | |||
| Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law (13th Edition) Siegelwelsh ISBN: 9798214347073 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $50.99 | |||
| Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law (13th Edition) Siegelwelsh ISBN: 9798214347073 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $69.99 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
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 PARA D054.