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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi 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.
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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.
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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi FYC6207-Sims 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.
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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi FYC6230 Online Syllabus Spring 2025 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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi FYC-Fogarty-DistanceEd 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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi 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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi 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.
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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi FYC6424 Online Syllabus Spring 2025 FYC6424 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.
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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi FYC6620-Diem-Summer25 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.
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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi FYC6802 Syllabus Spring 2025 FYC6802-Zhang-Fa25 -
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.
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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi 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.
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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.
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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.
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Online Syllabi On-Campus Syllabi FYC6970-Su23