H SER 401 - Theoretical Foundations of Youth Dev

5 Credits

Addresses the importance of theory in guiding the process of positive youth development. Following a brief historical perspective, the course focuses on the analysis and application of the most current, effective, and tested approaches. Emphasis is on the understanding and integration of current conceptual approaches, the forces that impact the field, and the increasing professionalization of the field of youth development.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Winter Online

Designed to Serve Students pursuing the Applied Baccalaureate in Youth Development.
Active Date 2015-02-11

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1) Early Attempts to Serve At-Risk Youth

2) Social Reformers and Child/Youth Rights

3) Individual Developmental Theories

4) Ecological Theories

5) Early Prevention and Treatment Approaches

6) Interdisciplinary Approaches to Prevention and Treatment

7) Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Resilience

8) Applying the Risk and Resilience Framework to Practice

9) The Positive Youth Development Model

10) Applying the Positive Youth Development Model to Practice

11) Community Youth Development

12) Inter-organizational Collaboration Among Youth Development Programs

Student Learning Outcomes
Explain the importance of knowledge of theory to guide the development of youth services, supports, opportunities, and environments.

Describe the evolution of theories designed to understand and support youth in their development.

Apply relevant theories and models to the design of youth services, supports, opportunities, and environments.

Integrate various theoretical perspectives for ultimate effectiveness.

Explain current and most effective practices associated with the positive youth development framework.

Apply the current positive youth development framework to promote healthy development for all youth.