Degree Program - Youth Development Professional

Youth Development Professional

YDP-ATD

Cheryl Kerr, Program Director (727) 341-3736
Kerr.Cheryl@spcollege.edu

Job Related Opportunities:

Youth Counselor/Worker
Youth Minister
Recreation Leader
Camp Counselor

The Human Services profession is experiencing drastic changes as the emphasis is rapidly shifting from rehabilitating adults to promoting the development of healthy children, families, and communities. This Applied Technology Diploma will prepare para-professionals to function in this dynamic field. These courses will apply to the Human Services AS degree.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - Grade of C or higher required
DEP 2004 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY OF THE LIFE SPAN	3
HUS 1001 - PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES FOR HUMAN SERVICES	3
HUS 1111 - INTRODUCTION TO INTRA- AND INTER-PERSONAL PROCESSES	3
HUS 1920 - FOUNDATION OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT	3
HUS 2540 - BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES	3
HUS XXXX - Any Human Services Elective not already taken	3
HUS 2949 - CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE	3
PSY 1012 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY or (Honors)	3
TOTAL DIPLOMA HOURS	24