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Youth in Development

Empower the next generation of changemakers. Volunteers work with youth in communities on projects that promote engagement and active citizenship, including gender awareness, employability, health and HIV/AIDS education, environmental awareness, sporting programs, and info technology. 

If you choose Youth in Development, take three courses from one of the following areas: 

  • Social Work 
  • Psychology
  • Sociology 
  • Business 
Recommended Courses*:
  • Business Management
  • BUS 383: Social Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership Development
  • LDR 210: Principles of Leadership
  • Psychology
  • PSY 220: Survey in Developmental Psychology 
  • PSY 325: Children’s Cognitive Development
  • PSY 326: Children’s Social and Emotional Development 
  • PSY 327: Human Growth & Development in the Educational Context 
  • PSY 338: Abnormal Child Psychology
  • Social Work
  • HWC 369: Youth and Violence
  • Sociology
  • SOC 243: Sociology of Youth
  • SOC 268: Theory & Practice in Student Leadership
  • SOC 304: Sociology of the Family
  • SOC 336: Social Change
  • SOC 348: Global Sociology
  • SOC 371: Gender and Work
  • SOC 374: Global Issues in the United Nations
  • SOC 384: Sociology of the Life Course
  • Women in Science & Engineering
  • WSE 401: Leadership for Women in STEM

* Other courses in the SBU curriculum would satisfy this requirement. Please meet with your Peace Corps Prep Coach at the SBU Career Center to develop your plan.

Build 50 hours of related field experience through an activity such as:

  • Teaching or counseling in at-risk youth programs 
  • Activities that involve planning, organizing, assessing community needs, counseling, and leadership, in areas such as education, youth development, health and HIV/AIDS, the environment, and/or business
    Examples Opportunities from Handshake

*These are just examples, you may choose another related experience. Speak with your PC Prep Coach.

  • SBU: Big Brothers / Big Sisters Internship 
  • SBU: Camp Kesem Volunteer 
  • SBU: Women In Science & Engineering High School Outreach Program 
  • SBU: SHPE Siblings Program 
  • SBU: HOPE Program for disadvantage youth in health care internship 
  • Area: AFS Intercultural Programs Internship 
  • Area: Global Kids Internship 
  • Area: Blue Sea Education School-based Behavior Consultant Intern 
  • Area: Education Assistance Corporation Network Internship 
  • Area: Queens Community House Leadership Activity Internship 
  • Area: YES: Youth Enrichment Services Internship