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Developing Emotional Competency and Social Maturity in Youth (4 credits)

April 29, 2024

Establishing practices in schools and in the field that promote emotional growth, mental health wellness and social maturity and independence are key aspects of development. This course will explore strategies for incorporating practices that promote the development of these skills in youth and establish safe environments for youth to learn and grow.

Students will be able to:

  • Describe and analyze the development of psychosocial attributes for students in K-12 schools.
  • Describe and analyze the ways in which positive youth development can be used to structure school curriculum and practice.
  • Develop an intervention or program to help students in the K-12 system attain SEL skills as part of their school experience.