Juvenile Services, A.A.A.S.

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Academic Program Code: 153

Juvenile service workers help children and adolescents in human service settings. Those in this field may work in juvenile courts, juvenile detention centers, residential treatment facilities for youth, addiction treatment centers and other agencies that help at-risk youth and juvenile offenders. Although most positions require only an associate’s degree, students should consult with the Grand Rapids Community College Juvenile Services Program Coordinator concerning degree requirements for specific jobs. Employment within the Criminal Justice Field may be delayed or denied depending on a history of convictions involving felonies, misdemeanors, and/or involving controlled substances. If you have questions or concerns about how this may affect you, please contact the Criminal Justice Department.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

PY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
Mathematics General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

CJ 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CJ 111 - Criminology Credit Hours: 3
CJ 135 - Juvenile Residential Services Credit Hours: 3
CJ 140 - Juvenile Delinquency Credit Hours: 3
CJ 145 - Juvenile Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CJ 237 - Legal Issues in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CJ 243 - Methods of Interviewing Credit Hours: 3
CJ 245 - Substance Abuse Credit Hours: 3
CJ 246 - Alcohol Use and Abuse Credit Hours: 3
CJ 275 - Addiction Treatment with Diverse Populations Credit Hours: 3
CJ 287 - Juvenile Services Internship/Capstone Credit Hours: 3
EXS 156 - CPR/AED/First Aid for Professional Rescuer Credit Hours: 2
PY 234 - Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
WE 140 - Personal Defense Credit Hours: 1

Program Elective Courses

The remaining number of courses needed to complete the program will depend on the number of credit hours remaining needed to reach the 60 credits required for graduation. Course selections should be made based on transfer requirements.

The following GRCC Courses are recommended open electives

COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

60 (minimum)