Certificate in Youth Development Services
The mission of the Social and Human Services Program is to provide the highest quality education to future and current Human Service Professionals with a learning environment that supports the development of culturally competent, compassionate, and accountable professionals. The Program prepares graduates who are dedicated to the autonomy, dignity, and diversity of the people they serve.
Program Highlights
The Youth Development Services College Credit Certificate (CCC) is a shorter program of study that consists of select courses from the Social and Human Services Associate in Science Program. The CCC is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills for working in child, family and youth service occupations in community, school, residential and group environments. It also provides an educational foundation for AA students who wish to pursue a higher degree in a related field or supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in the field of human services.
After successful completion of the Youth Development Services CCC, the student will be able to perform the following:
Understand the importance of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.
Display an understanding of a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth worker environments.
Examine the theories, principles and stages of typical human growth and development and the challenges of each stage.
Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of community characteristics.
Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of family dynamics.
Understand how current social issues influence children/youth.
Demonstrate an understanding of principles and best practices of a developmentally appropriate youth program.
Many courses in the Program are available fully online (no classroom attendance) or offered in a blended format (occasional classroom attendance). The Social and Human Services Program is an open enrollment program; upon admittance to the college, no additional application is required. Students who enter the Youth Development Services, CCC Program in the Fall semester can complete the program in 3 semesters. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Intakes
- Jan
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Choosing a major and deciding on a career can be a daunting and confusing task. But you are not alone, most students starting college are not sure what educational or career path to follow. If you are not sure where to start, or just want to confirm that you are on the right track, visit Career Services for assistance in identifying and developing your career plans.
How We Can Help
Career Services can assist you with these five important steps:
- Find out about yourself - Complete assessments to help you identify your personality, interests, and workplace needs and values.
- Find out about careers - Identify careers that match you personality, interests, and values. Learn about the training and education needed, the job outlook, salaries and characteristics and responsibilities needed for a variety of careers.
- Narrow down the possibilities - Using what you know about yourself and potential "good fit" careers, develop a timeline and educational plan to meet your career goals.
- Prepare for the Job Search - Learn how to write a professional cover leter and resume, complete a job application, and prepare for a professional interview.
- Search for a job - Explore local and national job sites. Learn about the "hidden" job market. Register and search for jobs using FSW Jobnet.
PSW Opportunity
Psw 3 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English Language Proficiency: Since instruction is in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. To demonstrate this proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s native language, the applicant must submit satisfactory results of one of on the following tests; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Required scores are:
TOEFL (Internet): 61
TOEFL (Paper): 500
TOEFL (Computer-based): 173
IELTS: 5.5
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
14745 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 30 USD