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Youth Development Specialist (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

Online graduate certificate in youth development rooted in a Positive Youth Development approach, from MSU's IDEA graduate programs.

Faculty: College of Social Science  |  Duration: 1 year minimum; 12 total credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Learning outcomes cover supportive relationships and youth leadership; navigating family, school, community and policy systems; designing, managing and evaluating youth programmes; and youth theory, research and policy.

Career pathways

Roles with youth-serving organisations such as Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Scouts, Cooperative Extension/4-H, AmeriCorps and YouthBuild.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines: Fall June 1, Spring October 1, Summer February 1.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year minimum; 12 total credits

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