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

Minor Electives I

Students must complete 6 credits of the following:

CCJ 110 Juvenile Delinquency 3 credit hours
CCJ 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 345 Helping Techniques 3 credit hours
PAW 234 Wellness, Fitness and Lifestyle Management 3 credit hours
SOC 225 Family Diversity and Society 3 credit hours crosslisted as WGS 225 The Family 3 credit hours
PSY 221 Child and Adolescent Development 3 credit hours OR
PSY 321 Developmental Science 3 credit hours

Minor Electives II

Students must complete 6 credits of the following:

ART 397 Expressive Therapy and Community Arts 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
SPM 205 Responding to Emergencies 3 credit hours
SPM 302 Principles of Athletic Coaching 3 credit hours