Youth Development is an intentional, prosocial approach in programming that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive. Students learn how to develop positive outcomes and resiliency for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, recognizing strengths and furnishing the support needed to build leadership skills. Coursework includes service learning projects to build skills and confidence to work with youth successfully.

Requirements for the Youth Development certificate are as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CRJ 342	The Juvenile Justice System	3
PSY 210	Sport Based Youth Development	3
PSY 224	Effective Youth Development and Mentoring	3
PSY 438	Community Youth Development	3
SOC 315	Youth in Society	3
Total Credits Required:		15