Youth Development B.A.
Retention Requirements:
- A grade of C or better in all program courses.
- Positive recommendations from all field supervisors.
- A current criminal background check prior to field experiences.
Course Requirements
Education Cognates
| FNED 346 | Schooling in a Democratic Society | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| SPED 300 | Introduction to the Characteristics and Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities | 4 | Fall, Spring. |
| YDEV 352 | Seminar in Youth Development | 3 | Fall. |
| YDEV 353 | Field Experience in Youth Development | 1 | Fall. |
| YDEV 412 | Advanced Issues in Youth Development | 3 | Spring. |
| YDEV 413 | Internship in Youth Development | 4 | Spring. |
YDEV 413: This course satisfies the elective requirement in the Nonprofit Management Cognates below.
CHOOSE ONE
| CEP 315 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| PSYC 215 | Social Psychology | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| PSYC 230 | Human Development | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
*It is recommended that students also take PSYC 110 as their Social and Behavior Science General Education course requirement.
Social Work Cognates
| SWRK 240 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| SWRK 320 | Policy Analysis | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| SWRK 324 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Individual, Family, and Small Group | 3 | Fall, Spring. |
| SWRK 325 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Social System, Institution, and Organization | 3 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
| SWRK 326 | Generalist Social Work Practice | 3 | Fall. |
Nonprofit Management Cognates
| NPST 400 | Institute in Nonprofit Studies | 4 | Summer. |
| NPST 401 | Financial Management for Nonprofits | 3 | Fall. |
| NPST 402 | Staff and Volunteer Management for Nonprofits | 3 | Spring. |
| NPST 404 | Communications and Resource Development for Nonprofits | 3 | Spring. |
| ELECTIVE | ONE COURSE in an aspect of nonprofit organizations or philanthropy | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 50-54 | |
YDEV 413: This course satisfies the elective requirement above.
The Nonprofit Management Cognates satisfy the requirements for the Certificate in Nonprofit Studies.
Additional Requirement
Choose one:
1. Minor (18-24 credits)
Select one minor from the college offerings. Must be approved by program advisor.
2. Concentration of courses related to field of interest (15-20 credits)
Select a minimum of 15 credit hours related to field of interest. Must be approved by progam advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 65-78