Youth Development Overview (6387)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-education/default.aspx
Program Description
This college credit certificate program is designed to be the first educational step to a professional career in Human Services with emphasis in Youth Services or other positions that are a part of the social services delivery.
This program will focus on broad introductory principles of human services specific to best practices and techniques in youth development. Course work will prepare students to function as youth workers using a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth environments. The program examines established quality standards and best practices and their practical application in Youth programming.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Approximate program length: 18 months.
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
Credits earned in this certificate program will transfer into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Human Services.
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:
Required Courses (Credits: 18)
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1640 | Principles of Youth Work (AS) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1620 | Principles and Best Practices In Afterschool Programs (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2010 | American Social Problems (AA) | 3 Credits |
PSY2012 and SYG2010: Students will need to provide adequate English and Reading placement test scores or complete ENC1101 before enrolling in this course.
Total Credit Hours: 18
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| HUS1640 | Principles of Youth Work (AS) | 3 Credits |
| PSY2012 | Introduction to Psychology (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1001 | Introduction to Human Services (AA) | 3 Credits |
PSY2012: Students will need to provide adequate English and Reading placement test scores or complete ENC1101 before enrolling in this course.
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| DEP2004 | Human Growth and Development (AA) | 3 Credits |
| SYG2010 | American Social Problems (AA) | 3 Credits |
| HUS1620 | Principles and Best Practices In Afterschool Programs (AS) | 3 Credits |
SYG2010: Students will need to provide adequate English and Reading placement test scores or complete ENC1101 before enrolling in this course.
Total Credit Hours: 18