Juvenile Law | L4350 This course examines the legal parameters
surrounding juveniles. Students gain a basic understanding of
juvenile law, such as the legal definition of who is considered
a child and the allocation of power between the state,
parent(s), and the children. The class examines what protection
the Constitution provides children and the historical
development and philosophy of juvenile justice to understand the
foundation of juvenile law. The focus of the class also includes
an examination of rights of abused children and children who are
delinquents and status offenders. Credit Hours: 3 ULW: This
course does not satisfy the Upper Level Writing requirement
(ULW)