HEHD 800 Theories of Youth Development: An Applied Perspective 3(3,0) Examines theories of positive youth development with an emphasis on how to apply them to "real world" issues facing young people. Students explore existing models, read theoretical and applied literature, and examine current social changes that impact positive youth development.
HEHD 801 Child and Adolescent Development 3(3,0) Focuses on child and adolescent development emphasizing a strength-based approach. Students develop an understanding of early childhood and adolescent growth and development from a social, cultural, and psychological perspective.
HEHD 802 Youth Development Programming in a Contemporary Society 3(3,0) Focuses on programs and administrative policies and procedures that govern youth development programs at the local, state, and national levels. Model programs emphasizing "best practices" are studied. A cross-sectional approach is used to examine assests and protective factors in the contexts of family, school, and community.
HEHD 803 Creative and Ethical Leadership in a Changing Society 3(3,0) Focuses on the development of leadership skills and group dynamics in program development and supervision of staff and volunteers. Students engage in listening, empowerment, and process skills utilizing the latest approaches in the field of communications. Professional ethics related to human service professionals are integrated.
HEHD 804 Assessment and Evaluation of Youth Programs 3(3,0) Focuses on developing knowledge of rationale, procedures, and tools for conducting intake, needs, and environmental assessments of youth, families, and communities. Effective skills for mastering comprehensive program evaluation strategies are taught. Students explore statistical packages specifically appropriate for evaluation of youth programs.
HEHD 805 Youth Development in the Context of Family 3(3,0) Focuses on youth development in the context of family development and interpersonal relationships. Students gain knowledge and skills in development issues and family functioning. Students become aware of and respect diverse family structures, parental involvement, and the influence of culture and ethnicity on family dynamics.
HEHD 806 Youth Development in the Context of a Global and Diverse Society 3(3,0) Focuses on specific circumstances and issues related to youth in at-risk environments. Students learn methods, strategies, and techniques to address diversity issues (i.e. racial, ethnic, gender, disability, sexual preference). Issues of poverty, mass culture, physical environment, etc. are examined globally.
HEHD 807 Internship in Youth Development 3(0,9) Practical experience
in youth-serving agencies/organizations. Students are required to
complete a minimum of 150 hours of experiential education in a supervised
setting. Upon approval, exceptions are given to students with experience
working in youth-related fields. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq:
Consent of program coordinator.
HEHD 808 Grantsmanship 3(3,0) Students conduct searches to identify youth-related funding sources. They write proposals to include purpose, rationale, background information, literature review, identification of collaborators/partners, budget, budget justification, and human subjects review. Preq: Admission into the MS in Youth Development Program.
HEHD 892 Master's Project 3(0,9) Students conduct evaluative research projects to include writing an article for submission to a professional journal. Students present articles to instructor for review. To be taken Pass/Fail only. Preq: Consent of program coordinator.