Youth Development, Certificate

PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL CORE

• HUMS 101 - Introduction to Human Services CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 102 - Helping Relationship Techniques CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 103 - Interviewing and Assessment CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 150 - Child and Youth Development CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 155 - Family and Community in Youth Work CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 201 - Internship I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 250 - Content and Curriculum in Youth Work CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• HUMS 255 - Development of the Youth Professional CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 24

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Analyze the relationships between the historical development of human services and the organization and career paths within the field.
• Differentiate between personal and professional values to resolve ethical conflicts when working with individuals, organizations, and communities.
• Differentiate between effective and ineffective verbal attending skills in various interpersonal communication contexts.
• Design a culturally responsive and trauma-informed intervention plan to address the complex needs of a specific youth target population.
• Analyze organizational policies and procedures to identify areas that may unintentionally limit client self-determination or disrespect individual values.