Family, Youth and Community Sciences

FYCS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS — STUDENTS PRIOR TO SUMMER B 2022

Course Number	Credits	Course Title
FYC 3001	3	Introduction to Family, Youth and Community Sciences
FYC 3101* or SYG 2430	3 3	Issues in Parenting and Family Development Marriage and Family
FYC 3201	3	Foundations of Youth Development
FYC 3401	3	Introduction to Social and Economic Perspectives on the Community
FYC 4622	3	Planning and Evaluating FYCS Programs
FYC 4801	4	Applied Social Research Methods
FYC 4931	3	Professional Seminar in FYCS
FYC 4941	3	Practicum in Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Select two from the following:
FYC 3112	3	Contemporary Family Problems and Interventions
FYC 4212	3	Contemporary Youth Problems and Solutions
FYC 4126	3	Urban and Rural America In Transition
FYC Electives (Credits: 12)
FYC xxxx	3
FYC xxxx	3	Any four additional FYC courses that are not used to meet a requirement above (i.e., if FYC 4212 and FYC 4126 are used above, then FYC 3112 can be used here. Also, if SYG 2430 is used above, FYC 3101 can be used here).
FYC xxxx	3
FYC xxxx	3
Advisor Approved Electives (Credits: 6)
	3	Students must take six (6) hours of advisor approved electives. The courses used in this section should be chosen and agreed upon by the student and their academic advisor. *Courses in the 3000 or 4000 level are strongly recommended.

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Area of Specialization or Minor (Credits: 15)		Students may choose from any of the 100+ minors offered at the university, from one of 3 Areas of Specialization within the FYCS Department or we can help create a specialization track for you! Youth and Child Development Human Services Certified Family Life Educator
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FYCS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS—STUDENTS AFTER SUMMER B 2022

Course	Credits	Name	Semester offered	Pre/Co-Reqs
Foundational Course (3 credits)
FYC3001	3	Principles of Family, Youth and Community Sciences	All semesters	PSY2012 or SYG2000

The Profession (16 credits): All courses required.
FYC3115	3	Human Services	Fall and Spring	PSY2012 or SYG2000 and Junior standing
FYC4114	3	Ethical Issues in Family, Youth and Community Sciences	Fall and Spring	Junior standing
FYC4622	3	Planning and Evaluating Family, Youth and Community Science Programs	Fall and Spring	FYC3001
FYC4801	4	Applied Social Research Methods	Fall and Spring	FYC3001 or STA2023
FYC4931	3	Professional Development	Fall and Spring	FYC3001, 3101, 3201, 3401

Conceptual Knowledge: Introductory Coursework (9 credits): All courses are required
FYC3112	3	Contemporary Family Problems and Interventions	Fall and Spring	3001 co-req
FYC3201	3	Foundations of Youth Development	All semesters	3001 co-req
FYC3401	3	Intro to Social and Economic Perspectives on the Community	All Semesters	3001 co-req

Conceptual Knowledge: Advanced Topics Coursework (9 credits): Pick from below.
FYC3101	3	Parenting and Family Development	Fall and Spring	Pre-req: 3001, 3112, and SYG2000
FYC4126	3	Urban and Rural America in Transition	Fall only	SYG2000, 3001, and 3401
FYC4202	3	Youth and Family Relationships	Spring only	FYC3001
FYC4204	3	Positive Youth Development for the Youth Professional	Fall only	FYC3001, 3201, and 4212
FYC4210	3	Children: Trauma and Resiliency	Spring only	FYC3001 and 3101
FYC4212	3	Contemporary Youth Problems and Solutions	Fall and Spring	FYC3001, 3201 and SYG2000
FYC4301	3	Engaging Communities for Decision Making and Action	Spring only	None at this time
FYC4409	3	Working with Nonprofit Organizations in Community Settings	Fall and Spring	Junior/Senior standing
FYC4660	3	Family Policy	Fall only	FYC3101

Electives in FYC (6 credits): Pick from below
FYC3005	3	Introduction to Personal and Family Financial Planning	All semesters	Sophomore standing
FYC3521	3	Community Food Systems	Summer	Junior Standing
FYC4003	3	Personal and Family Financial Counseling	Spring only	FYC3005
FYC4408	3	Organizational Leadership for Nonprofits	Fall and Spring only	Prereqs: FYC4409
FYC4410	3	Fundraising for Nonprofits	Spring only	Coreq: FYC4409
FYC4426	3	Risk Management for Nonprofits	Fall only	Coreq: FYC4409

FYC4428	3	Human Resource Management for Nonprofits	Spring only	Coreq: FYC4409
FYC4503	3	Methods of Family Life Education	Spring only	Prereq: (FYC3101, 3201) or SYG2430
FYC4803	3	Advanced Social Research Methods	Spring only	FYC4801 or instructor approval
FYC4905	1-3	Individual Study in FYCS (letter grade)	All semesters	Junior Standing and instructor approval
FYC4932	3	Special Topics in FYCS	All semesters	Sophomore standing
FYC4940	1-3	Externship	All semesters	To be created
Intellectual & Practical Application (6 credits) required in final semester
FYC4941	6	FYCS Practicum a Capstone	All semesters	Prereq: 3001, 3115, 3112, 3201, 3401, 4114, 4622, 4801 and 4931

Minor or Specialization/Area of Focus (15 credits): Work with your advisor to determine courses
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