Juvenile Justice

Juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice are areas of lively public interest, active scholarship, and expanding career opportunities. Protecting the community from youth crime, while helping youth mature into productive members of the community, provides a constant challenge for the juvenile justice professional. A career in juvenile justice combines elements of traditional criminal justice with a strong commitment to youth and to rehabilitation. The number of professional positions in juvenile justice continues to grow as communities try new and innovative ways to deal with delinquency, its precursors, and its consequences. The juvenile justice concentration at Mercyhurst College combines scholarship with practical skills and experience. Students emerge from the concentration very well prepared for a career as a juvenile justice professional.

Crjs 280 The Juvenile Justice System
Crjs 285 Approaches to Juvenile Delinquency
Crjs 317 Professional Practice in Juvenile Justice
Crjs 475/495 Co-op/internship or approved Criminal Justice electives (6 credits)