Child Development, Trauma, and the Criminal Justice System

In this course, students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical development from infancy through adolescence. Students learn about family styles of parenting and discipline, the impact of trauma on juvenile's development and behavior, and the best practices in forensic interviewing. The also examine various roles that human services personnel play in juvenile and adult criminal justice system.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None.