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
Dr. 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 |
| Any course from Mathematics - Area III | 3 credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any course form Natural Sciences - Area IV, Tier 1 & 2 | 3 credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 42)
| CLP2140 | Abnormal Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EDF1030 | Behavior Management In the Classroom (AA) | 3 Credits |
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1102 | College Composition 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1620 | Principles and Best Practices In Afterschool Programs (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1203 | Principles of Group Facilitation (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1640 | Principles of Youth Work (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC2100 | Health Concepts and Strategies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1850C | Field Work/internship In Human Services 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HUS2851C | Field Work/internship In Human Services 2 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2000 | Introduction to Sociology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2361 | Death and Dying (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| SYG2430 | Marriage and Family (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2010 | American Social Problems (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1640 | Principles of Youth Work (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| ENC1102 | College Composition 2 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2000 | Introduction to Sociology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1203 | Principles of Group Facilitation (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Mathematics-Area III | |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| CLP2140 | Abnormal Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 Credits |
| EDF1030 | Behavior Management In the Classroom (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SPC1017 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication (AA) | 3 Credits |
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 |
| HUS1850C | Field Work/internship In Human Services 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2010 | American Social Problems (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 12)
| SYG2430 | Marriage and Family (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| SYG2361 | Death and Dying (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS2851C | Field Work/internship In Human Services 2 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HSC2100 | Health Concepts and Strategies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Any course from Humanities - Area II | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60