2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Youth Development Services 
Career Cluster:	Human Services 

CCC	
CIP Number	0451159906	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA (Future Health Professionals)	
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 Social and Human Services AS degree program (1451159901).  

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 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 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 program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Understand the importance of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities.
02.0	Display an understanding of a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth worker environments.
03.0	Examine the theories, principles and stages of typical human growth and development and the challenges of each stage.
04.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of community characteristics.
05.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of family dynamics.
06.0	Understand how current social issues influence children/youth.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of principles and best practices of a developmentally appropriate youth program.

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Youth Development Services
CIP Number:		0451159906
Program Length:	18 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		21-1093

This certificate program is part of the Social and Human Services AS degree program (01451159901).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Understand the importance of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate the use of procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping	
01.02	Understand the legal framework of the human services occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
01.03	Recognize practices that could results in malpractice, liability and/or negligence. 	
01.04	Recognize and report abuse in accordance with the Florida law. 	
01.05	Understand the appropriate use of self-disclosure.	
01.06	Analyze personal morals and values in relation to working in human services.	
02.0	Display an understanding of a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth worker environments – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the role of the youth worker as they relate to the management, organization and development of effective youth organizations.	
02.02	Distinguish between the asset and deficit models of adolescent development.	
02.03	Identify social problems unique to adolescent development.	
02.04	Identify characteristics of a successful youth organization.	
02.05	Design a youth program and intervention strategy consistent with the needs of youth and available resources.	
02.06	Evaluate programs based upon the needs of youth and available resources.	
03.0	Examine the theories, principles and stages of typical human growth and development and the challenges of each stage – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Compare differences among theoretical perspectives on human growth and development.	
03.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the varying influences on the domains of human development.	
03.03	Demonstrate an understanding of and describe changes in cognitive, bio-psychosocial, and psychosexual development across the lifespan.	
03.04	Define and identify potential threats to normal human growth and development across the lifespan.	
04.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of community characteristics – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify and recognize the cultural diversity of the community when providing human services.	
04.02	Demonstrate knowledge of agencies and resources that meet the needs of youth in the community.	
05.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of family dynamics – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate knowledge of how family factors can influence youth development.	
06.0	Understand how current social issues influence children/youth – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Compare the effectiveness of various techniques of intervention/advocacy for social awareness/improvement.	
06.02	Recognize the social problems within society that affect children/youth. (i.e., crime, juvenile delinquency, socio-economics, etc.)	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of principles and best practices of a developmentally appropriate youth program – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Compare and contrast age appropriate curriculum that reflects the families, children and youth served in the community.	
07.02	Develop an understanding of how strategic planning, goal setting, needs assessment and program evaluation promote program improvement and sustainability.	

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.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA (Future Health Professionals) is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

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