HSER310 — Introduction to Positive Youth Development
HSER 310 - Introduction to Positive Youth Development HSER 310 - Introduction to Positive Youth Development 5 Credits Positive Youth Development is a strengths-based and holistic approach to working with adolescents. This course will introduce students to the principles and practices of positive youth development. Students will gain an understanding of how to youth develop life skills, cultivate their leadership, and build healthy and supportive relationships with peers and adults. 0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - HSER Fees Quarters Typically all Online Designed to Serve Students pursuing the BAS Human Services Active Date 20250401T11:48:27 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline History of Positive Youth Development How Positive Youth Development compares to other approaches Effectiveness of Positive Youth Development Socio-ecological model and how it applies to youth Practices and principles of Positive Youth Development Critical consciousness and youth Different types of youth-serving agencies Designing activities and programs consistent with Positive Youth Development Student Learning
Prerequisites: HSER101