Youth Development M.A.
Admissions Requirements:
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A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
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Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
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Three letters of recommendation, from individuals (e.g. administrators, colleagues, or instructors) familiar with your academic and professional work.
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Current resume or CV.
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Personal Statement
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Minimum of two-years professional experience in Youth Development OR one year plus a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Development.
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Extenuating circumstances statement (if needed). If your undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0 overall, or you have circumstances about which you wish to provide more information.
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An in-person interview may be required.
Retention Requirements:
Students must maintain a G.P.A. of B or better in all program courses.
Course Requirements
Courses
YDEV 501 | Youth Development Theory And Practice | 4 | Fall. |
YDEV 502 | Youth Development Community Retreat | 1 | Fall. |
YDEV 520 | Youth Social Policy and Action | 4 | Spring. |
YDEV 521 | Youth Social Policy In The Field | 1 | Spring. |
YDEV 540 | Leadership in Youth Development | 4 | Summer. |
YDEV 560 | Youth Development Research and Evaluation | 4 | Fall. |
YDEV 561 | Field Work in Research/Evaluation | 1 | Fall. |
YDEV 590 | Directed Study In Youth Development | 4 | Spring. |
Electives
ELECTIVE | Students will take two graduate-level elective courses in a related field. These two courses, together with the directed study (YDEV 590) will form the student’s customized concentration. | 7-8 | |
Total Credit Hours: 30-32