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Bachelor of Science in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice

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understanding systems that protect children and youth.

Help at-risk children and youth with a Bachelor of Science in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice. You’ll explore the juvenile justice system, child welfare, and family services while learning about legal protections, victimology, and courtroom procedures.

Choose an accelerated online cohort to collaborate with passionate peers and apply your previous experience, or a traditional online format that fits your schedule. This program prepares you to advance your career or continue on to graduate study in social services, counseling, or related fields.

  • Online
  • Accelerated cohort format
  • 127 total credits

curriculum

A Bachelor of Science in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice will prepare you for a career working with at-risk children, juveniles and their families. By the end of the program, you will be prepared to analyze welfare laws, communicate research-based messages to juvenile justice audiences, evaluate the knowledge appropriate for child protection and analyze the effects of family dynamics and other issues troubled children and teens may face.

To receive a customized degree plan and learn more, reach out to us.

This program, offered in either a traditional or cohort format, includes such courses as:

This course prepares students for success in their academic and professional careers in child protection and juvenile justice. The foundation for learning is established for professional skill development through practical experience. Learner strengths are assessed and analytical, relational, and resilience skills are developed.

This course is designed to introduce the legal framework for child protection and juvenile justice. Basic legal concepts, procedures, and definitions are explored. The course includes job descriptions of those people involved in the legal aspects of child protection and juvenile justice.

This course provides an introduction to the complex nature of family systems. Family dynamics of culturally diverse families, non-traditional families and traditional families are explored. Community influences and how they affect children and adolescents are included. Strength based treatments and accessing community supports are discussed in detail.

admissions

We are committed to helping you pursue your degree and achieve your career goals. We offer a generous transfer policy and credit for work experience, so you can maximize your savings and get the most out of the credits you’ve earned. We understand that you may have some questions or concerns about going back to school and we’re here to help make it seamless for you.

Cohort Requirements

Students who want to enroll in a cohort-based major will be eligible to apply if they have earned an associate’s degree or have completed at least 60 semester hours with a grade of “C-” or higher from an accredited institution of learning. If you do not meet these requirements, you can build your credits directly with Bellevue University.

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