Applied Youth Development Minor

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The applied youth development minor aims to enhance students’ understanding of young people and the systems with which they are involved. The minor offers applied course work from multiple disciplines, including Art, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, Physical Activity and Wellness, Psychology, Recreation Leadership, Sociology, Special Education, and Sport Management. Students completing a minor in applied youth development develop the skills necessary to work effectively with youth, including development and facilitation of activities and programs.

Requirements (15 credits):

HSV 200 Applied Youth Development 3 credit hours

Choose 6 credits from the following:

CJA 110 Juvenile Delinquency 3 credit hours
CJA 348 Juvenile Justice 3 credit hours
EDU 200 Foundations of Education 3 credit hours
HSV 250 Lifecourse Development for the Human Services 3 credit hours
HSV 325 Diversity of Family Systems 3 credit hours
HSV 345 Helping Techniques 3 credit hours
PAW 234 Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Management 3 credit hours
PSY 221 Child and Adolescent Development 3 credit hours OR
PSY 321 Developmental Science 3 credit hours
SPE 205 Evidence Based Effective Instruction: Students with Autism Spectrum and ADHD 3 credit hours
WGS 225 The Family 3 credit hours crosslisted as
SOC 225 The Family 3 credit hours

Choose 6 credits from the following:

ART 397 Expressive Therapy and Community Arts 3 credit hours
SPM 205 Responding to Emergencies 3 credit hours
SPM 302 Principles of Athletic Coaching 3 credit hours
REC 103 Leadership and Group Dynamics 3 credit hours
REC 250 Special Events Management 3 credit hours
REC 390 Meeting Children’s Needs Through Movement 3 credit hours