Kansas State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master's in Youth Development, Graduate Certificate in Youth Development

Program Description:

The Youth Development master's program allows students to understand, integrate, and apply conceptual approaches to youth development, including asset building, positive youth development, community youth development, risk, and resiliency.

Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate an understanding of the development and impact of local, regional, state, federal, and global policies on youth and be able to advocate through policy development for optimal youth outcomes. Students will also develop skills in problem-solving regarding funding sources, boards, other agencies, families, and other professionals.

The Youth Development graduate certificate program allows students to understand, integrate, and apply conceptual approaches to youth development, including asset building, positive youth development, community youth development, risk, and resiliency. K-State offers two graduate certificates in youth development: Youth Development Professional and Youth Development Administration.

Using a strengths-based approach, the program helps students learn how to support youth to make them socially, emotionally, and cognitively competent adults.

To complete the program, a student must complete 12 credit hours of coursework plus a 1-credit fundamentals course.

To complete the program, students must complete a total of 36 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition to required courses, program completion involves either a practicum (1-3 credit hours), independent study (1-3 credit hours), or coursework. Practicum and independent study project hours will be coordinated with the student’s major professor.

Accreditation:

Kansas State University, in Manhattan, Kansas, was founded in 1863 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by various professional accrediting agencies.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Online

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above