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WED YJ 302: Delinquency: Causes Prevention and Intervention
This course follows up on the themes related to the causes and prevention of delinquency, policing and corrections that were introduced in YJ 201. Students will understand factors that place young people at risk for delinquency across the spectrum of social contexts. We will explore behavior theories, risk factors that lead to substance abuse and violence and how juvenile justice, economic, governmental policies, and laws address these issues and intervene in the lives of youth. 4cr. -
WED YJ 360: Positive Youth Development
Explores foundations of adolescent development and principles of positive youth development. Draws from multiple disciplines to examine roles of bio- psycho- social contexts and positive youth development practices and their impacts on the lives of developing adolescents. Applies developmental knowledge to current issues in adolescent development and youth justice and advocacy. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Social Inquiry I. -
WED YJ 380: Youthwork & Advocacy
Application of positive youth development to youth advocacy, youth empowerment and youth activism. The course explores youth assets and strengths and how to develop youth-led strategies and effective advocacy with court-involved youth. Students explore current policy issues related to system-involved youth. 4cr. -
WED YJ 401: Practicum in Youth Development & Justice
Field placement focuses on professional development for work with youth and families. On-site practicum taken concurrently with SED YJ 404 for supervision and skill development. Restricted to qualified students in Youth Justice and Advocacy. -
WED YJ 403: Capstone in Youth Development & Justice
This four-credit undergraduate capstone course integrates and applies the conceptual frameworks underpinning coursework in Youth Development & Justice. The focus is on integration of theory and practice in youth work. Prerequisites: YJ specialization course requirements, YJ 401, YJ 404, and senior standing. -
WED YJ 404: Practicum Seminar in Youth Development & Justice
Integrates conceptual frameworks and skill development with practicum experience for work with youth and families. Meets weekly and includes supervision. Taken concurrently with WED YJ 401. Restricted to qualified students in Youth Development & Justice. Prerequisites: YJ specialization course requirements and senior standing.
