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2017-2018 Official General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

FRS 202 - Juvenile Firesetter


A study of the nationally recommended approach of the education, intervention, and development of a juvenile firesetter program.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Recognize the difference between fire play and intentional firesetting.
2.  Understand the extent of juvenile firesetting and the effect on the individual, the family, and the community.
3.  Understand the benefit of a juvenile firesetter program.
4.  Identify an intervention strategy for juvenile firesetters.
5.  Recognize the scope of the problem and insight into the motives of why juveniles play with fire.
6.  Understand the stigma attached to juvenile firesetting.