Program Overview
The Applied Youth Development minor provides students with a comprehensive understanding of young people and the systems they navigate. Through interdisciplinary coursework, students develop skills in working effectively with youth, designing and delivering programs, and responding to emergencies. Graduates are prepared for careers in youth counseling, social work, education, and other fields where they can make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Name:
Applied Youth Development Minor
Objectives:
- Enhance students' understanding of young people and their systems.
- Provide applied course work from multiple disciplines.
- Develop students' skills in working effectively with youth.
- Train students in development and facilitation of activities and programs.
Description:
The Applied Youth Development minor is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of young people and the systems they are involved in. The minor offers courses from diverse disciplines, including Art, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, etc. By completing this minor, students gain the essential skills and knowledge for working effectively with young people, including designing and delivering youth programs and activities.
Outline:
Program Content:
The minor focuses on various aspects of youth development, such as delinquency, family diversity, child psychology, etc. It also covers leadership, program management, and emergency response techniques.
Program Structure:
The minor requires a total of 15 credits. Students must complete two mandatory courses:
- HSV 200 Applied Youth Development (3 credits)
- Choose 6 credits from the following list:
- CCJ 110 Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits)
- CCJ 348 Juvenile Justice (3 credits)
- EDU 200 Foundations of Education (3 credits)
- HSV 250 Lifecourse Development for the Human Services (3 credits)
- HSV 345 Helping Techniques (3 credits)
- PAW 234 Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Management (3 credits)
- SOC 225 Family Diversity and Society (3 credits)
- SPE 205 Evidence Based Effective Instruction: Students with Autism Spectrum and ADHD (3 credits)
- PSY 221 Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits)
- PSY 321 Developmental Science (3 credits) Students then choose another 6 credits from a list of specialized courses:
- ART 397 Expressive Therapy and Community Arts (3 credits)
- REC 103 Leadership and Group Dynamics (3 credits)
- REC 250 Special Events Management (3 credits)
- REC 390 Meeting Children’s Needs Through Movement (3 credits)
- SPM 205 Responding to Emergencies (3 credits)
Modules:
The minor does not have distinct modules; instead, it offers individual courses within the chosen disciplines. However, it is expected that students will be assessed based on their understanding of the course material, their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, and their ability to effectively work with youth.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates with a minor in Applied Youth Development can pursue various careers working with young people. Some potential career paths include:
- Youth counselor
- Youth program coordinator
- Social worker
- Teacher
- Camp counselor
- The minor is open to all majors.
- The program helps students develop valuable skills that are in demand by employers.
- Graduates of the minor are prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
