HSER 401 - Theoretical Foundations of Youth Development

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.

Pre-requisite(s) HSER 101 and ENGL& 101 minimum 2.0 

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - H SER
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Students pursuing the BAS Human Services
Active Date 20240401T16:21:03

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Individual Developmental Theories
Ecological Theories
Prevention and Treatment Approaches
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Prevention and Treatment
Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Resilience
Applying the Risk and Resilience Framework to Practice
The Positive Youth Development Model

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

Design a youth services project that applies relevant theories and models of youth development.

Analyze 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.