Youth Services Leadership ,Minor
Communication, Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Therapy, counseling, sociology
Want to make a difference in the lives of young people? Learn how to design and lead programs that help children and teens learn, grow and thrive. You'll build skills in leadership and communication that prepare you to support youth development in any community.
In the minor program in youth services leadership, you explore how professionals foster youth development through leadership and community engagement. Coursework covers program design, planning and delivery in educational, social and recreational settings.
The program complements majors in education, social work, communication and related fields by expanding your understanding of youth services and the networks that promote youth well-being. Emphasis is placed on leadership, collaboration and community partnerships, preparing you to guide and strengthen youth-focused initiatives across diverse settings.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor requires 15 hours of graded classroom coursework (no internship, no independent study), of which nine hours is upper division. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses in the minor. |
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PRM 203 Designing Experiences: Events and Programs
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CSM 335 Sports and Recreation for Youth Development
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in parks and recreation management; BS in parks and recreation management (therapeutic recreation); BS in community sports management; BS in recreational therapy
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Graduates are prepared for roles that support youth development and family engagement in schools, community programs and nonprofit organizations. They may work in positions such as youth program coordinator, after-school program specialist or family resource aide.
Graduates apply leadership, communication and program management skills to promote positive outcomes for children and teens across education, social service and community settings.
School of Community Resources and Development
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UCENT 550
scrdadvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
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