Center for Urban Youth Development (CUYD)
The Center for Urban Youth Development (CUYD) provides training and resources for organizations and individuals serving the needs of urban youth. Through the development of academic programs (certificate and degree), special events, and instructional institutes, we address the critical needs of both youth and youth workers.
CUYD seeks to collaborate with organizations involved in transformational work among urban youth. Current partners include Young Life, an international youth ministry, and the South Philadelphia Youth Coalition of Churches (SPYCC), an organization based in Philadelphia. The continued development of relationships with agencies, churches, and para-church organizations is central to our mission.
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS:
“The Criminalization of Urban Youth: a Juvenile Justice Issue”
Friday, September 26, 2008
990 Spring Garden Streets, 6th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
5pm--Best Practices Networking Reception
6:30pm--Discussion Panel featuring Paul Conway, Esquire (Philadelphia Defenders Association), John Rush, M.Div. (Justice and Mercy, Inc., New Person Center), and Deborah Stith, M.D. (Harvard School of Public Health).
R.S.V.P. required. Space limited.
Click here for additional information. Click here to r.s.v.p.
CUYD Programs
Master of Arts in Urban Studies (Youth Leadership Concentration)A 39-credit degree program designed to produce professionals who are theologically, academically and culturally competent to serve with excellence in an urban context. Students are equipped to work with youth in both Christian and secular environments. Click here for more information.
Young Life Institute for Urban Youth WorkersTraining and development provided for urban youth workers serving with this international organization. Participants are prepared to minister to the complex needs of teenagers. Training provided in Philadelphia and other cities around the country.
Annual Special Events & ConferencesA yearly conference, festival or symposium for urban youth and/or youth workers designed to address a contemporary and pressing youth issue. Events organized in collaboration with community organizations.
O, YES! Conference 2008 (Our Youth Enlightened about Sex)
Sat, August 16, 2008
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Youth Development Certificate Program
Are you interested in serving the needs of urban youth? The Youth Development Certificate Program addresses the critical needs of both youth and youth workers. Both lay people and professional youth workers need the skills and foundation to support youth in making a successful transition to adulthood. This certificate is designed to provide both with the essential knowledge and skills for urban youth worker.
Classes that make up this non-degree certificate program may be taken for credit by students pursuing a graduate– or undergraduate-level degree. Participants may also purchase continuing education units for their participation.
Offered in partnership between the Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements and the Center for Urban Youth Development at Eastern University. <more>
Contact Us
School for Social Change
Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Eastern University | Philadelphia
990 Spring Garden Street, Sixth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19123
P: 215-769-3100
F: 215-769-6785
E: change@eastern.edu
AIM: studychange
