PS 3110 (CJ/SO 3110) - Juvenile Delinquency

This course offers an in‐depth analysis of the (anti‐) social phenomenon of our time: delinquent youth gangs. We are currently witnessing a rise in the number of gangs, the degree of violence they exhibit, and their impact on American society. This course will combine psychological theory with the delinquents’ own accounts of their gang affiliation and behavior. This is a seminar-type course that requires some research and presentation on topics chosen by the student in agreement with the instructor. (4 credits)