Youth and Community

Catalog description

This course explores sociological issues, theories, and research on the social worlds provided for and created by youth. The role of the community youth workers in assessing and addressing young people’s involvement in the community is discussed; the focus is on the importance of building community relationships, connections, and inter-linkages for the positive development, support, and well-being of children and youth. The implications of young people’s involvement for the success of community development efforts are also addressed. Prerequisites: SOC 100 or SOC 150 .