HSP 3260 - Systems Serving Youth

Credits: 2

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010, ENG 1020, HSP 1010, and HSP 2040; or permission of instructor

Description: This is an advanced course designed to introduce the potential youth advocate counselor to the range of issues, services, and systems involved in the care and treatment of high-risk youth including: alcohol and drug treatment; mental health; education; social services; law enforcement; vocational/employment; and others. The course focus is on understanding and building interdisciplinary partnerships on behalf of youth in a variety of professional contexts. An emphasis is on learning to work effectively across and between systems as well as within them.