Skip to Main Content Skip to bottom Skip to Chat, Email, Text

CPSS/417

The Role and Influence of the Family

Course level: Upper Division

Back to Program

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

Request info
View all programs

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Students in this course will examine the complexities of family dynamics and juvenile offenders. Students will explore topics related to prevention, development, and rehabilitation

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

  • Describe the three forms of developmental theory.
  • Identify extrafamilial and family risk factors associated with delinquency.
  • Explain the Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (ACES) and its relationship to delinquency.

  • Identify possible genetic influences in juvenile delinquency.
  • Describe perinatal and prenatal risk factors.
  • Analyze the impact of parental mental illness, substance abuse, and legal history on juvenile delinquency risk.

  • Explain the relationship between family structure and delinquency.
  • Assess the effect of parenting styles on delinquency.
  • Analyze the effects of family breakup and conflict on delinquent behavior.

  • Assess the impact of child maltreatment on delinquency.
  • Describe the impact of Child Protective Services’ involvement on delinquent behavior.
  • Describe the role of resiliency as a protective factor.

  • Describe prevention and early intervention models for juvenile delinquency.
  • Assess evidence-based community treatment approaches for delinquency.
  • Describe treatment options within the juvenile correctional system.

Why take courses at University of Phoenix?

University of Phoenix serves busy adults

Accreditation that matters

We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

Transfer-friendly courses

Before you enroll in a course, check with your school of choice to make sure they will accept your transfer credits and to understand any requirements or limitations. Then you can request your transcripts.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.

Enrollment representative Sarah P.

Enrollment Rep. Sarah P.

Start a conversation about your future today.

Speak with an enrollment representative.

Call 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Start a chat
Request info

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. Although our continuing teacher education courses are accepted by some state agencies in the United States toward teacher certifications and endorsements, this may not be the case in all states or foreign jurisdictions. If you plan to use courses for certification or endorsement, please check with your own state agency and your school district for applicability. Continuing teacher education courses are not eligible to apply to degree programs at University of Phoenix. These courses are not eligible for federal financial aid. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.