Academic Course Descriptions
| Course Number | Title and Description |
Credit Hours |
| 430:010 | Introduction to Leisure, Youth and Human Services: Introduction to leisure, youth and human services profession. Examination of the components of LYHS delivery systems, focusing on programs and services, facilities, populations served, and sources of funding. Field trips required. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 3 |
| 430:020 | Leadership in Leisure, Youth and Human Services: Theories, principles, and practices of leisure, youth and human services leadership; techniques and methods of working with individuals and groups. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 3 |
| 430:060 | Principles of Nonprofit and Youth Agencies: Principles of the youth and human services profession, including history, philosophy, missions, scope of services, activities, and trends. Special emphases on the affiliate agencies within American Humanics, Inc. umbrella. (Formerly 43Y:060) (Offered Fall and Spring) | 3 |
| 430:110 | Programming for Leisure, Youth and Human Services: Introduction to methods and procedures for planning, budgeting, implementing, and evaluating leisure, youth and human service programs. Prerequisite(s): 430:010; 430:020; or written consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 3 |
| 430:114 | Management of Leisure, Youth and Human Services: Introduction to factors of managing leisure, youth and human services. Focus on personnel management, legal foundations, policy formulation, budgeting and finance, and organizational behavior. Prerequisite(s): 430:010; 430:020. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 3 |
| 430:121 | Philosophical Foundations of Leisure, Youth and Human Services: Examination of historical and philosophical foundations of leisure, youth and human services, including leisure and play theory, leisure behavior and societal issues, leisure and the environment, and application of theories and behavioral concepts required to understand and manage services, activities, and environments. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 3 |
| 430:150 | Management of Nonprofit and Youth Agencies: Principles, problems, and practices of administration for nonprofit youth-serving agencies. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or consent of instructor. (Formerly 43Y:150) (Offered Fall) | 3 |
| 430:151 | Fundraising and Budgeting for Nonprofit and Youth Agencies: Theory and practice of budget development, fundraising and financial control in nonprofit agencies. (Formerly 43Y:151) (Offered Fall) | 3 |
| 430:154 | Human Resource Development for Nonprofit and Youth Agencies: Management and supervision of volunteers, staff, and board members in nonprofit and youth service agencies. Emphasis on nonprofit personnel practices and procedures. (Formerly 43Y:154) (Offered Spring) | 3 |
| 430:155 | Planning Strategies in Nonprofit and Youth Agencies: Examination and evaluation of various planning models used in nonprofit and youth agencies to meet the needs of participants. Emphasis on matching developmental needs to planning strategies and models. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or consent of instructor. (Formerly 43Y:155) (Offered Spring) | 3 |
| 430:169 | Research and Evaluation in Leisure, Youth and Human Services: Introduction to research, evaluation, needs assessment concepts, procedures, and analyses in leisure, youth and human services. Prerequisite(s): 430:110; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 3 |
| 430:184 | Senior Project: Programming, resource, or research project to be completed during internship. Written report and oral presentation required after the completion of internship. LYHS majors must register for 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of Internship Coordinator. Corequisite(s): 430:187. (Offered Spring and Summer) | 3 |
| 430:187 | Internship: Comprehensive practical experience in leisure, youth and human services. LYHS majors must register for 12 hours. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator. Corequisite(s): 430:184. (Offered Spring and Summer) | 12 |
| 430:188 | Nonprofit Leadership Practicum: Professional development forum to explore professional preparation and professional practice issues in leisure, youth and human services, with emphasis on American Humanics Program. Presented through a unique series of activities that encourage critical analysis and self-exploration. May be repeated for maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 2 |
| 430:189 | Seminar: Prepares students for internship and future employment in leisure, youth and human service organizations. Focus on development of professional documentation (portfolio, resume, etc.), skills, and internship placement. LYHS majors must register for 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): senior standing; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring) | 2 |