Field of Interest: Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Instructional Council: Family and Consumer Sciences (34)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 25-9021
Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Adolescent Studies focuses on adolescent development, problem solving, and family relationships in contemporary America. Included are courses that center on the development of skills and techniques to work with adolescents and their families, and strengthen adolescent and family relationships. This certificate is designed for students who are preparing to work or those who are presently employed in professions that require interaction with adolescents and/or adolescent-related issues. Individuals who would be enhanced by the CCL in Adolescent Studies include school personnel, organization leaders, law enforcement personnel, religious leaders, parks and recreational staff, case managers, health educators, outreach workers, and parents. This certificate may be expanded into an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Family Development. See a program coordinator for advisement.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Admission Criteria:
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
Credits:
Required Courses
CFS130 Demystifying Adolescence 1
CFS157 Marriage and Family Life 3
CFS182 Parenting the Early Adolescent: Ages Ten to Fourteen 1
CFS183 Contemporary Issues in Adolescence 3
CFS277 Adolescent-Adult Interaction 3
CFS281 Adolescent School Success 1
Credits: 12
Restricted Electives
Credits:
General Electives
Credits:
Program Competencies
1. Describe the physical and psychosocial development of the adolescent. (CFS130, CFS277)
2. Compare and contrast factors that will assist adolescents to evaluate life choices. (CFS130, CFS157)
3. Identify contemporary trends in adolescent sexuality. (CFS130, CFS157, CFS183, CFS277)
4. Identify and develop skills and techniques used to work with adolescents and their families and strengthen adolescent and family relationships. (CFS130, CFS157, CFS277)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 02/23/99
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
