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    Family, Youth and Community Sciences

    Family, Youth and Community Sciences

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    Graduate Courses

    If you are interested in a class and do not see the syllabus below, please contact graduate advisors Crystal Tisby or Nicole Sloan.

    Course Offerings

    • FYC 6026 Human Resource Management for Nonprofits 3 Credits

      FYC 6026 Human Resource Management for Nonprofits 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      This course analyzes core nonprofit human resource management functions including recruitment, selection, performance management, labor relations, volunteer management, compensation and training, for effective nonprofit management. Experiential exercises are used to simulate situations and issues that managers face in nonprofit organizations.

      Syllabi:

      • Summer 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Kim Wiley, FYC6026-Wiley-Su25
    • FYC 6105 Youth and Family Relationships 3 Credits

      FYC 6105 Youth and Family Relationships 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      This course will examine youth (children, adolescents, emerging adults) and family development within the family system. It will review basic theory and research on youth development and how it is linked with family development, family processes, and extended family systems. Using theory and research when working with youth and their families will be highlighted.

      Syllabi:

      • Spring 2024:
        • Online: Dr. Victor Harris, FYC 6105_Harris_Spring2024.pdf
    • FYC 6117 Military Families in Community Context 3 Credits

      FYC 6117 Military Families in Community Context 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Military culture and procedures, issues related to service in the military, the impact that military service can have on the individual and family, and strategies for providing services to military personnel and their families.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2024:
        • Online: Dr. Heidi Radunovich, FYC6117-Radunovich-Fa24
    • FYC 6207 Adolescent Problematic Behavior 3 Credits

      FYC 6207 Adolescent Problematic Behavior 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Ecological model to examine common themes of adolescent development with challenges that lead to problematic behavior.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Katherine Sims, FYC6207-Sims
        • On-Campus: Dr. Tennisha Riley, FYC6207-Riley
    • FYC 6223 Promoting Positive Youth Development 3 Credits

      FYC 6223 Promoting Positive Youth Development 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Examines risk and protective factors for promoting youth development.

      Syllabi:

      • Summer 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Kate Fogarty, FYC6223-Fogarty_Su25
    • FYC 6230 Theories of Family Development, Systems and Change 3 Credits

      FYC 6230 Theories of Family Development, Systems and Change 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Provides an overview of the major theoretical perspectives on families, including family development and family systems; and emerging theories relevant to diverse and changing families. Special attention is given to the application of these perspectives for research and practice.

      Syllabi:

      • Spring 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Jeneé Duncan, FYC6230 Online Syllabus Spring 2025
        • On-Campus: Dr. Jeneé Duncan, FYC6230 In Person Syllabus Spring 2025
    • FYC 6234 Theoretical Approaches to Youth Development 3 Credits

      FYC 6234 Theoretical Approaches to Youth Development 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      An in-depth examination and synthesis of historical (macro) and contextual contemporary (micro) theories of youth development, spanning from childhood through emerging adulthood, as they are used to inform research, including applying principles and theories of youth development to community-based settings.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Kate Fogarty, FYC-Fogarty-DistanceEd
        • On-Campus: Dr. Kate Fogarty, FYC6234-Fogarty-Campus
    • FYC 6235 Prevention Science in Youth Development and Family Science 3 Credits

      FYC 6235 Prevention Science in Youth Development and Family Science 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Explores the theoretical and empirical foundations for the science of prevention and its application to youth development and family science. Taking an ecological approach, this course will explore methods and processes for designing, delivering, and evaluating YDFS prevention programs and the implications for families, schools, and communities.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2025:
        • On-Campus: Dr. Sarah Lynne, FYC6235-Lynne
    • FYC 6302 Sustainable Community Development 3 Credits

      FYC 6302 Sustainable Community Development 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Relationships among economic, social, and environmental aspects of sustainability. Analytic and professional skills to build sustainable communities. Community study and in-depth analysis.

      Syllabi:

      • Spring 2024:
        • On-Campus: Dr. Mickie Swisher, FYC6302_Swisher Syllabus_Spring_2024.pdf
    • FYC 6421 Nonprofit Organizations 3 Credits

      FYC 6421 Nonprofit Organizations 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Community nonprofit organizations. Governance, policy and decision making, and planning.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, FYC6421-Kumaran-DistanceEd
    • FYC 6424 Fund Raising for Community Nonprofit Organizations 3 Credits

      FYC 6424 Fund Raising for Community Nonprofit Organizations 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Critical evaluation of fund raising theory, research on the profession, and best contemporary fund raising practices in the nonprofit sector.

      Syllabi:

      • Spring 2026:
        • Online: Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, FYC6424_Kumaran_Sp26_ON
        • On-Campus: Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, FYC6424_Kumaran_Sp26
      • Spring 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, FYC6424 Online Syllabus Spring 2025
        • On-Campus: Dr. Muthusami KumaranFYC6424 Syllabus Spring 2025
    • FYC 6425 Risk Management in Nonprofit Organizations 3 Credits

      FYC 6425 Risk Management in Nonprofit Organizations 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      A foundation in the concepts, principles and strategies associated with risk management in nonprofit organizations. Topics include the nature and purpose of risk management; the general risk management exposures facing nonprofit organizations; and risk mitigation strategies for nonprofits.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, FYC6425-Kumaran-Online
    • FYC 6620 Program Planning and Evaluation for Human Service Delivery 3 Credits

      FYC 6620 Program Planning and Evaluation for Human Service Delivery 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Contemporary theories and process for planning and evaluating human service education and delivery programs.

      Syllabi:

      • Summer 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Keith Diem, FYC6620-Diem-Summer25
      • Spring 2025:
        • On-Campus: Dr. David Diehl, FYC6620 Syllabus Spring 2025
    • FYC 6800 Scientific Reasoning and Research Design 3 Credits

      FYC 6800 Scientific Reasoning and Research Design 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Scientific reasoning, scientific method, and quantitative and qualitative research design.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2023:
        • Online: Dr Xiaoya Zhang and Dr. Larry Forthun, FYC6800_2023FALL_Syllabus_Aug8.pdf
    • FYC 6802 Advanced Research Methods for Family, Youth, and Community Sciences 3 Credits

      FYC 6802 Advanced Research Methods for Family, Youth, and Community Sciences 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Research tools and techniques appropriate for an ecological model, emphasizing a multi-method approach.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2025:
        • On-Campus: Dr. Xiaoya Zhang, FYC6802-Zhang
      • Spring 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Katherine Sims, FYC6802 Syllabus Spring 2025
    • FYC 6804 Applied Data Analysis in Family, Youth and Community Sciences 3 Credits

      FYC 6804 Applied Data Analysis in Family, Youth and Community Sciences 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      This course introduces Family, Youth and Community Sciences graduate students to basic quantitative data analysis techniques that can be applied to critical social science research questions, public management and policy problems, and program evaluation. The course emphasizes proper pairing of analysis techniques to data types; application and interpretation of statistical analyses; use of data analysis in decision-making; and implementation of data analysis using computer software.

      Syllabi:

      • Summer 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Tracy Johns, FYC6804-Johns-Su25
    • FYC 6901 Problems in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences 1-3 Credits

      FYC 6901 Problems in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences 1-3 Credits, Max 12 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Advanced students select and study problem related to family, youth, and community sciences.

      Syllabi:

      • Summer 2022:
        • On-Campus: Dr. Muthusami Kumaran, FYC6901-Su22
    • FYC 6920 Capstone Project 3 Credits

      FYC 6920 Capstone Project 3 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Students will complete a final project addressing an issue within Family, Youth and Community Sciences, prepare an e-portfolio of academic and professional accomplishments, and deliver a professional presentation. The successful completion of these course assignments satisfies the graduate school requirement for a comprehensive examination for a master’s degree without thesis.

      Syllabi:

      • Fall 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Emily Johnson, FYC6920-Johnson
      • Spring 2025:
        • Online: Dr. Martie Gillen, FYC6920 Syllabus Spring 2025
    • FYC 6932 Topics, in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences 1-3 Credits, Max 6

      FYC 6932 Topics, in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences 1-3 Credits, Max 6 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      Critical review of selected topics.

      Syllabi:

      • Spring 2025:
        • On-Campus: Dr. Michelle Abraczinskas, FYC6932 Syllabus Spring 2025
    • FYC 6970 Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Writing 3 Credits, Max 6

      FYC 6970 Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Writing in Family, Youth and Community Sciences 3 Credits, Max 6 Credits

      Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

      This course focuses on the application of principles, practices, and strategies for conducting social and behavioral research in family, youth, and community sciences with a focus on thesis and dissertation proposal development.

      Syllabi:

      • Summer 2023:
        • On-Campus: Dr. Larry Forthun, FYC6970-Su23
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