2015-2016 Samford University Catalog 
    
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2015-2016 Samford University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Youth Studies Major, B.S.


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The bachelor of science in youth studies program provides students with an interdisciplinary view into the cultures and dynamics of young people with an emphasis on the development of strategies for working effectively with youth in a variety of settings. Sociological principles provide the overall guiding framework for the program.

Required Courses


Total Required Credits: 128


* Students who have earned a transferrable two-year degree from a state institution may apply 60 hours of credit toward the 128-hour requirement for the award of a bachelor’s degree. This transferable degree will satisfy all General Education requirements and will waive the General Electives requirement.

** General Elective credits (if required) may be chosen from courses listed in the Evening Studies General Education table  or from select upper-level courses outside the student’s declared major.

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