The cross disciplinary minor in youth justice is designed for students who are interested in working in the juvenile justice system or in other agencies serving adolescents. Students will become proficient in the latest research on the principles of adolescent development, will understand the impact of trauma and will become familiar with current best practices of preventing and responding to juvenile delinquency.

The minor program is open to all undergraduate students at JMU. The requirement is the successful completion of 18 credit hours. No more than two courses may be double counted for a student's major/minor. No more than nine hours may be taken from a single discipline.

Youth Justice Minor Requirements

STUDENT HIGHLIGHT

Youth Justice Minor Degree student, Mariam Elassal, completed her ICYJ-sponsored internship in the summer of 2023 in Fairfax County, Virginia. Through her studies and her internship experience, Mariam has undertaken rigorous research in the field of Youth Justice. Read more about Mariam and her journey at JMU. Read About Mariam Elassal