YMIN 4463 - Care and Counsel of Adolescents

3 credits

An examination of psychological, cultural, and developmental obstacles encountered by young people and a review of the methodologies, principles, and strategies for counseling youth. Family systems theory will be discussed. Special attention will be given to working with at-risk teens, understanding and identifying behaviors that put youth at-risk, and learn how to provide effective prevention.

Prerequisite: YMIN 2313 Foundation for Youth Ministry, YMIN 3273 Studies in Youth Culture.