Human Services & Rehabilitation Studies: Youth, AAS (3304)

CIP: 511504

Program Description

The Youth Development concentration offers students the opportunity to further their knowledge and skills in modern techniques geared toward the prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation of at-risk and incarcerated youth. The program prepares students to implement person-centered life skill plans, design and monitor daily activities, provide support services to youth, based on their individual service needs, and provide crisis prevention/intervention when needed.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will:

• Combine interdisciplinary knowledge and skills regarding appropriate interventions in service delivery for children, adolescents, and families.
• Integrate humanistic principles, values, and attitudes serving individuals impacted by SMIs, SUDs, and SEDs including trauma and/or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Synthesize primary and secondary information, including data gathered from individuals, environmental characteristics, and appropriate literature sources. 
• Evaluate individual, family, and environmental needs, barriers, and supports through application of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. 
• Acquire proficiency in non-violent crisis prevention and intervention in accordance with the national standard. 
• Incorporate DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria in utilization of a multitude of assessments and development of individualized treatment plans.

Program Assessment

Program Outcomes are assessed in targeted courses on specific assignments, as well as the institution’s General Education Assessment.