EDUC-44083 credit hours

Issues with At-Risk Children and Youth

Education · 4 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall and Winter Both, Every Year

EDUC-4408 prerequisites

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EDUC-2513Learning Theory (RRC)

EDUC-3810Teaching/Learning and the K-8 Curriculum

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EDUC-2511Learning Theorymin C

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EDUC-1801not in the 2026-27 calendar

EDUC-1802Education Today (WEC and CATEP): An Introduction to Teaching

EDUC-1810Educational Leadership Within a Service-Learning Framework

a minimum 18 completed credit hours of course work

any one of

EDUC-2512Learning Theory Practicum

EDUC-2514Learning Theory Practicum (WEC)

a minimum of 48 credit hours of course work

Elementary students must have completed 6 credit hours in Mathematics to satisfy the Distribution Requirement

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Description

This course is designed to familiarize students with many key issues and concepts in the domain of at-risk children and youth. Topics covered include reclaiming children and youth at risk, identifying and nurturing the talents of troubled young people, celebrating survivors and resilience, developmental assets, cultural variables, learning disabilities/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and mentoring. Attention will be paid to areas such as conflict resolution and anger management; social skills training; and exploring issues such as bullying, gangs and gang prevention, and strength-building prevention and treatment programs.

Requisite courses

EDUC-2513 or EDUC-3810 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and EDUC-3503.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.