Criminalization and Youth Development

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Overview

Subject area

YS

Catalog Number

613

Course Title

Criminalization and Youth Development

Department(s)

Description

This course examines the intersection of youth and criminalization in the age of mass incarceration and how race, socio-economic status, gender and other factors influence this topic. Course readings will include literature in the following areas: mass incarceration, the school-to-prison pipeline, undocumented youth and their families, and constructions of youth of color. Seeking to acknowledge those with lived experience as the experts on these topics, the course readings, assignments and lectures incorporate as much first person testimonials as possible. This course emphasizes knowledge of and involvement in organizations that work with youth impacted by the justice system. Students are required to personally connect with such organizations and youth and collaborate with them to learn about the most pressing issues in their communities.

Typically Offered

Offer as needed

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule