Work in group settings at correctional facilities or individually where juvenile delinquents or adults live or go to school. Help plan and carry out activities that will foster individuals' self-esteem and permit them to recognize and develop their skills and strengths. Learn about juvenile delinquency, criminality, the criminal justice system, gang behavior, institutionalization, and rehabilitation. Students will work at a placement with elementary, middle school, or high school students. Lectures and discussion will address contemporary issues which impact children and their development in our culture.
Students also learn about the wide range of career opportunities for working with youth.
Section 005 Health, Illness and Society. Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. May be repeated for a total of six credits. Learn about health care, health promotion, and how people cope with stress.