Human Services Minor
The Human Services minor provides students with an interdisciplinary view of social issues as well as the knowledge, values, and skills needed to assist people across the life course. The courses required for this minor help students acquire basic competencies such as communication, counseling and helping skills, and program development and evaluation. This minor complements many of the majors at YCP, including psychology, sociology, recreation leadership, education, and human resource management.
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Sociology and Equity Studies Minor
Sociology is the scientific study of social interaction and society. The sociological perspective enables students to understand how broader social forces, including cultural norms, social inequalities, and social structure, shape human experience. Sociologists employ varied theoretical perspectives and research methods to understand, generalize, and predict behavior, interaction, and institutional organization.
Applied Youth Development Minor
The Applied Youth Development minor aims to enhance students’ understanding of young people and the systems with which they are involved. The minor offers applied coursework from multiple disciplines, including Art, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, Physical Activity and Wellness, Psychology, Recreation Leadership, Sociology, Special Education, and Sport Management.
Women and Gender Studies Minor
The Women’s and Gender Studies Minor introduces students to the concept of gender as an organizing principle of cultural experience. Through interdisciplinary study, students will understand gender as a key factor driving continuity and change in our culture. Courses in this minor explore the implications of gender and gender roles in both Western and non-Western societies.