SOC 3735 - Juvenile Delinquency
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43178,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Norman Rose
Email: nrrose01@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Larry Siegel, Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law 14th edition (Boston: Cengage, 2024). |
Instructor's Notes and Additional Readings will be posted to Blackboard weekly
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Siegal, Chapters 1 and 2. | Introduction to the Class, The Concept and Nature of Delinquency | Review the Instructor’s Introduction |
| 8/31 | Siegal, Chapters 3 and 4. | Individual vs. Structural Causes of Delinquency | Instructor’s Notes: Theories of Learning |
| 9/7 | Siegal, Chapters 5 and 6. | How to Write an Academic Paper or PowerPoint Presentation Social Reaction, Conflict, Developmental, and Life-Course Theories of Delinquency | Juvenile Delinquency Paper and Presentation Guidelines Sample APA Paper DISCUSSION BOARD (Ungraded) Introduce yourself to the class- We would like to know where you are from, family, pets, what year of college you are in, your major, professional goals, etc. You may say as much or as little about yourself as you like. You may respond to other student posts, but it is not required. What is required is that you identify your Paper or PowerPoint topic. Any topic relevant to juvenile justice is acceptable- you may seek feedback about your topic via email if you want, but prior approval is not required. |
| 9/14 | Siegal, Chapters 7 and 8 You may want to read ahead in anticipation of next week’s heavier workload | Gender aspects and Family Issues affecting delinquency | Instructor’s Notes: Chapter from Snake |
| 9/21 | Siegal, Chapters 9, 10 and 11 | FIRST EXAM! Peer and School influence on Delinquency | FIRST EXAM (Due Online 11:59 pm Sept. 27) The first exam is an open notes/open book multiple choice test covering all Instructor’s Notes to date and Siegel Chapters 1 through 11). You may take the exam twice; your highest score will count. |
| 9/28 | Review posted chapter on William "Snake" Woolum Discuss which ideas in Siegal Chapters 1-11 and which theory or theories of learning best explain the pathway to delinquency for Willaim Woolum. Reference your input by citing the relevant page number (Siegal, 12) or (Rose, Theories of Learning), (Snake, 3) etc.. |
First Graded Class Discussion (100 Points) | You should respond to at least two other student postings. Postings such as, “Nice work,” or “I agree with you,” are acceptable but will not improve your grade. Your grade will be based on your application of the coursework to date to your original posting and to your response to other students. |
| 10/5 | Siegal, Chapter 12 | The History of Juvenile Justice Draft Copy of Paper or PowerPoint Due 10/11/26 |
Instructor’s Notes: Timeline of federal court cases pertaining to Juvenile Justice Instructor's Notes: Browse Ohio Administrative Regulation Chapter 5121 (browse) at https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-2151 Instructor's Notes: Protecting Your Child’s Future in Ohio’s Juvenile Justice System at https://themeadelawgroup.com/blog/understanding-juvenile-delinquency-ohio/ |
| 10/12 | Siegal, Chapter 13 | Juvenile Offenders and Use of force | Instructor's Notes: Expert Testimony in a Juvenile Detention Facility Lawsuit |
| 10/19 | Siegal, Chapter 14 | Juvenile Court | Instructor’s Notes: American Correctional Association (ACA) Juvenile Facility Audit Standards |
| 10/26 | Video Shown to Prison Inmates on PREA | Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) | Instructor’s Notes: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Standards |
| 11/2 | Siegal, Chapter 15 | Juvenile Justice in Ohio | Instructor’s Notes: Excerpts from Richard P. Seiter, Corrections: An introduction on RECLAIM OHIO Instructor’s Notes: Latest Plan for the Future of Juvenile Justice in Ohio at https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2025/JuvenileTFReport_061025.asp |
| 11/9 | Review Siegel Chapters and Instructor's Notes to reference on the Discussion Board | Second Graded Discussion (100 points) Due 11:59 om Nov, 15 | To what extent should juvenile offenders be treated differently than adult offenders? Reference your input by citing the relevant page reading assignment page number (Siegal, 450) and/or Instructor’s Notes or (ACA Audit Standards, 2). Your posting should address such issues as at what age a person should be tried as an adult vs. tried as a juvenile, methods of incarceration, treatment programs, use of force, diversion courts, etc. You should address issues covered in this class and any ideas of your own. You should respond to at least two other student postings. Postings such as, “Nice work,” or “I agree with you,” are acceptable but will not improve your grade. Your grade will be based on your application of the entire coursework to your original posting and to your response to other students. |
| 11/16 | Begin Reading student papers and Power Points | Final Draft of Student paper or PowerPoint Presentation Due 11:59 pm Nov. 22. | |
| 11/23 | This is a short week. Use the time to continue reading student papers and PowerPoints | Thanksgiving Break | Enjoy the holiday! |
| 11/30 | Finish Reading Student papers and powerPoinits | Student papers and PowerPoints |
Comment on at least four (4) student papers or PowerPoints(Ungraded) |
| 12/7 | Thanks for taking my Juvenile Justice course. Please fill out the course evaluation and feel free to send any additional comments about the course to my YSU email. | Final Exam due 11:59 pm Dec. 12 | The Final (Second) exam is an open notes/open book multiple choice test covering all Assignments since the first exam, student papers and PowerPoints, and Siegal Chapters 12, 13, 14, and 15. You may take the exam twice; your highest score will count. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.