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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
Practical experience in youth-serving agencies/organizations. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1500 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/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of program coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
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 to MS in Youth Development Leadership Program
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3.00 Credits
Examines approaches and strategies for successful management and development of staff and volunteers in youth-serving organizations, including effective organizational systems and working with boards and advisory committees. Covers business and organizational principles and practices for success as well as challenges of recruiting, supervising and retaining staff and volunteers. Preq: Admission to MS in Youth Development Leadership Program or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Provides opportunities to students in youth development to explore topical areas of the discipline not currently covered in required courses, but which are receiving greater attention in the field. Examples include youth and technology, volunteerism, sports, school-community partnerships, education and employment.
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1.00 Credits
Provides opportunities for students in youth development leadership to explore areas of special interest and critical topics in the discipline of youth development. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: YDP 8000.
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3.00 Credits
Students create and submit a digital portfolio as evidence of academic and experiential mastery of the ten core competencies of youth development leadership. Competencies include growth and development, youth programs, observation and assessment, family, school, and community relationships, safety and wellness, and youth engagement.
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3.00 Credits
Students are assisted in the preparation and completion of a graduate-level evaluative research project. Students share research project ideas with classmates and work to complete specific assignments, such as hypothesis development, literature review and research methodology proposed to prepare for data collection, analysis and final project presentation. Preq: STAT 8010 and YDP 8000 and YDP 8040.
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