Human Services-Youth Development Concentration Overview (AS 2374)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-education.aspx
Program Description
This degree program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a youth worker in areas such as afterschool programs, community-based, residential, group home and other youth environments. Course content includes youth development, group dynamics, best practices in youth programming, and supervised fieldwork experiences.
An important part of the program at Palm Beach State is the supervised field work experience that the student receives in an agency, organization or program of his/her choice.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Suzie Duff, duffs@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3461
Employment Opportunities
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment in social service agencies, government and community agencies, group homes, afterschool programs and educational settings. Some job titles include: Outreach Worker, Recreation Worker, Youth Program Assistant, Family Support Worker, Job Coach, Residential Worker, and Team/Group Facilitator.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Science program in Human Services. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/bachelors/.
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities which allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits: 18)
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course form Natural Sciences - Area IV, Tier 1 & 2 | 3 credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 42)
| CLP2140 | Abnormal Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EDF1030 | Behavior Management in the Classroom (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| ENC1102 | College Composition 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1620 | Principles and Best Practices in Afterschool Programs (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1203 | Principles of Group Facilitation (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1640 | Principles of Youth Work (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HSC2100 | Health Concepts and Strategies (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1850C | Field Work/Internship in Human Services 1 (AS) | 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 lab hours) |
| HUS2851C | Field Work/Internship in Human Services 2 (AS) | 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 lab hours) |
| SYG2000 | Introduction to Sociology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SYG2361 | Death and Dying (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| SYG2430 | Marriage and Family (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SYG2010 | American SocialProblems (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1640 | Principles of Youth Work (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| ENC1102 | College Composition 2 (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SYG2000 | Introduction to Sociology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1203 | Principles of Group Facilitation (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Mathematics-Area III | |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| CLP2140 | Abnormal Psychology (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| EDF1030 | Behavior Management in the Classroom (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| Any course form Natural Sciences - Area IV, Tier 1 & 2 | 3 credits |
| HUS1620 | Principles and Best Practices in Afterschool Programs (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS1850C | Field Work/Internship in Human Services 1 (AS) | 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 lab hours) |
| SYG2010 | American SocialProblems (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| SYG2430 | Marriage and Family (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| SYG2361 | Death and Dying (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| HUS2851C | Field Work/Internship in Human Services 2 (AS) | 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 lab hours) |
| HSC2100 | Health Concepts and Strategies (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60