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PSYC 316. Human Development and Crime

Cross listed with: JUST 316  
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011453 Grading Basis GRD

This course examines how psychological research and theory shed light on the development of criminal careers, the factors that protect children and adolescents from becoming criminals, how being a victim of crime influences well-being, and the efficacy of rehabilitation. Special attention will be paid to the knowledge base on delinquency and childhood/adolescent victimization. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 ; For Justice Studies majors: JUST 200  and one additional 200 level JUST course, excluding JUST 225 . For Criminal Justice minors: JUST 210  or CRJU 215 .  For Youth Justice minors: YTHJ 300 .