Youth Development
The IDEA youth development program has its roots in Positive Youth Development. Rather than focusing solely on corrective measures, a Positive Youth Development approach equips young people in the second decade of life with the skills and opportunities necessary for successful transition into adulthood. This approach promotes positive outcomes for all youth by recognizing their strengths, fostering positive relationships, and providing youth with opportunities to learn, lead, connect and serve.
Certificates are available in Youth Development or Youth Program Management & Evaluation. A graduate certificate can complement a master’s degree in a related field such as education, social work, or other human services, or provide working professionals with additional skills needed to advance their career.
Curriculum
Youth Development
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 710 | Foundations of Youth Development | 3 |
| HDFS 711 | Youth Development | 3 |
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Positive Youth Development in Community Settings | ||
| Adolescents and Their Families | ||
| Contemporary Youth Issues 1 | ||
| Youth Culture | ||
| Youth Policy | ||
| Youth-Adult Relationships | ||
| Graduate Seminar 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 1
With approval of topic by advisor.
Youth Program Management & Evaluation
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 710 | Foundations of Youth Development | 3 |
| HDFS 717 | Design and Evaluation of Youth Programs | 3 |
| HDFS 718 | Youth Development Personnel and Program Management | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Positive Youth Development in Community Settings | ||
| Contemporary Youth Issues 1 | ||
| Youth Policy | ||
| Graduate Seminar 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
- 1
With approval of topic by advisor.