Effective Spring 2023, the Youth Work certificate has suspended admission.
The Youth Work Certificate is available to students in Social Work, Community Education and Engagement, Exceptional Education, and Educational Studies. It is ideal for students who want to learn more about adolescence and working with youth in a variety of settings, including large and small community based programs, group homes, foster care, and residential treatment centers. The focus is on youth who are troubled or at high risk, but much of the learning applies to youth in general and younger children as well.
Effective Spring 2023, the Youth Work certificate has suspended admission.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED POL/SOC WRK 580 | An Overview of Child/Youth Care | 3 |
| ED POL/SOC WRK 581 | Youth Work Practice | 3 |
| ED POL 509 | Fieldwork/Practicum in Education and the Community 1 | 2-3 |
| Select 6 credits of courses focused on Human Development or Family Work in consultation with advisor | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 14-15 | |
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Fieldwork must relate to child and/or youth care.
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