2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Youth Development
Career Cluster:	Human Services

CCC	
CIP Number	0351150404	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	30 credit hours 	
CTSO	HOSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Human Services AS degree program (1351150400).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Human Services career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Human Services career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to knowledge of the human services system, roles of human service workers in various settings specifically youth work environments.  Students must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of human development as it relates to specific age groups; develop a professional awareness of youth work; understand and implement a youth development approach in various environments; develop a capacity to design and implement programs consistent with the needs of youth in relation to available community resources.

This College Credit Certificate program is designed to be the first educational step to a professional career in Human Services with emphasis in Youth Services or other positions that are a part of the social services delivery SOC Code 21-1093 (Social and Human Service Assistants).  It will provide credit course work and field experience for those employed in youth service occupations as well as those who seek to enter the profession without experience. 

The College Credit Certificate will focus on broad introductory principles of human services specific to the good practices and techniques of a youth development approach.  Course work will prepare students to function as youth workers in community-based, residential, group home and other youth work environments.  

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this course the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the human services delivery system and human services occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional/ethical foundations.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in ability to establish and participate in community outreach. 
06.0	Demonstrate engagement in on-going professional development.
07.0	Demonstration knowledge of a youth development approach in community-based, Residential, group home and other youth work environments. 
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and stages of normal human growth and development and the challenges of each stage.
09.0	Demonstration and practical application of behavior management theories in a youth work environment.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of family and community characteristics and the influence of social problems on today’s children/youth.
11.0	Demonstration knowledge and application of youth development principles and “best practices” in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate after school program. 

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Youth Development 
CIP Number:		0351150404
Program Length:	30 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	 	21-1093

This certificate program is part of the Human Services AS degree program (1351150400).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the health care delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.03	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.04	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the   individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.06	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.07	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.08	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.09	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.10	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.11	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, formatting and confidentiality. 	
02.03	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.04	Recognize elements of communication using a sender-receiver model. 	
02.05	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe the uses of computers in healthcare. .	
03.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
03.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional/ethical foundations--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Relate interdisciplinary human service trends, issues, laws and regulations to current practice.	
04.02	Describe the interdisciplinary Human Services system and tell how it may be accessed. 	
04.03	Describe the relationship of the Interdisciplinary Human Services systems with the legal system.	
04.04	Describe the development of Human Services professionals throughout history as well as their current role.	
04.05	Define the role and function of the Interdisciplinary Human Services practitioner in inpatient, outpatient and other programs in the service delivery system.	
04.06	Describe the role and function of the potential Interdisciplinary Human Services practitioner with current and emergency target populations.	
04.07	Demonstrate professionalism and uphold ethical standards and other professional guidelines in the field while engaging in continuous learning, advocacy and leadership opportunities.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in ability to establish and participate in community outreach--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Describe the Interdisciplinary Human Services system including the academic disciplines of sociology, psychology, and anthropology and tell how they are assessed.	
05.02	Identify local community resources and describe the referral process.	
05.03	Describe continuum of care and resources available to individuals, families and communities.	
05.04	Coordinate services and collaborates with community agencies.	
06.0	Demonstrate engagement in ongoing professional development--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Recognize the necessity of continued professional development and upgrading skills.	
06.02	Interpret and apply information from current professional literature to improve client care and enhance professional growth.	
06.03	Recognize the importance of individual, ethnic and cultural differences that influences client behavior and apply this understanding to clinical practice.	
07.0	Demonstration knowledge of a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth worker environments--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Develop an understanding of youth work as a profession.	
07.02	Describe the role of the youth worker as they relate to the management, organization and development of effective youth organizations.	
07.03	Distinguish between the asset and deficit models of adolescent development.	
07.04	Identify social problems unique to adolescent development.	
07.05	Identify characteristics of a successful youth organization.	
07.06	Design a youth program and intervention strategy consistent with the needs of youth and available resources.	
07.07	Evaluate programs based upon the needs of youth and available resources.	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and stages of normal human growth and development and the challenges of each stage--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Compare differences among theoretical perspectives on human growth and development.	
08.02	Demonstrate an understanding of and describe the characteristics associated with the three domains of human growth and development.	
08.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the varying influences on the domains of human development.	
08.04	Demonstrate an understanding of and describe changes in the cognitive development changes across the lifespan.	
08.05	Demonstrate an understanding of and describe changes in the biosocial development across the lifespan.	
08.06	Demonstrate an understanding of and describe changes in psychosocial and psychosexual development across the lifespan.	
08.07	Define and identify potential threats to normal human growth and development across the lifespan.	
08.08	Demonstrate awareness of controversies surrounding human growth and developmental theories.	
08.09	Identify health promotion and disease prevention educational needs for individuals across the lifespan.	
08.10	Discuss issues surrounding death and dying as it pertains to individuals across the lifespan and their families.	
09.0	Demonstration and practical application of behavior management theories in a youth work environment--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify and define the components of four theoretical models of behavior management.	
09.02	Identify, define and synthesize the causes of dysfunctional behavior.	
09.03	Identify, define and synthesize and apply the techniques of basic behavior and cognitive behavioral models in a youth work environment.	
09.04	Demonstration knowledge of behavior management techniques in and outside of the after school setting.	
09.05	Observe, document and provide feedback on behavioral/learning patterns of children/youth.	
09.06	Initiate and facilitate a partnership with families to address developmental and behavioral issues experienced by their child/youth.	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of family and community characteristics and the influence of social problems on today’s children/youth--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Demonstrate an understanding of current social problems in America and categorize them as inequality, changing values or deviance.	
10.02	Compare the effectiveness of various techniques of intervention for social improvement.	
10.03	Define and identify social problems within society including mental illness, crime, juvenile delinquency, economic insecurity, and explain why they are regarded as a social problem; causes, solutions and consequences.	
10.04	Integrate the various theories of family systems and the effect of social problems into planning family support activities.	
10.05	Incorporate all aspects of the cultural diversity of the community in comprehensive services for families.	
10.06	Initiate collaborative relationships with agencies and community resources to meet the developmental and educational needs of families in the community. 	
11.0	Demonstration knowledge and application of youth development principles and best practices in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate youth program--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Develop a program mission and purpose integrating current youth development theories, research and policies on programming.	
11.02	Develop age appropriate curriculum that reflects the families, children and youth served in the community.	
11.03	Demonstrate knowledge of and apply sound practices in compliance with regulations governing youth programming.	
11.04	Promote and build relationships between the family, school and community to support the program mission and purpose.	
11.05	Demonstrate knowledge of regulations and procedures by planning for, establishing and maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment for children/youth.	
11.06	Design and implement an inclusive curriculum to support physical, cognitive, social and emotional development that applies current theories and research to meet the individual needs of all children/youth served.	
11.07	Promote meaningful engagement, leadership and guidance of the children/youth through respect of cultural diversity and positive interactions between adult and children/youth.	
11.08	Analyze and integrate child/youth assessment data for individualized or programmatic improvement.	
11.09	Promote program improvement and sustainability through strategic planning, goal setting, needs assessment and program evaluation.	
11.10	Demonstrate use of assessment tools and evaluation to determine the quality and effectiveness of a youth program.	
11.11	Articulate, analyze and apply current theory, research and policies for personnel and fiscal management to maintain highly skilled staff and a fiscally sound program.	
11.12	Develop a recruitment, selection and retention plan for staff that incorporates professional development and growth plans utilizing the core competency frameworks.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml