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Youth Development Professional

YDP-ATD

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

Job Related Opportunities:
  • Youth Counselor/Worker
  • Recreation Leader
  • Camp Counselor
  • Case Management Aide
  • Youth/Child Advocate
  • Life Skills Instructor

    The Human Services profession is experiencing changes as the emphasis is shifting from rehabilitation efforts to prevention and early intervention and promoting the development of healthy children, families, and communities. This Applied Technology Diploma will prepare para-professionals to function in this dynamic field and focus on working with children and youth. 

    These courses will apply to the Human Services AS degree.

    APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR 20083 (0410) OR LATER
    ~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


    • 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 1640 - FOUNDATIONS 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

    C&I 11/24/08 ~ BOT 1/20/09