Graduate Certificate in Youth Experience at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience will build the capacity to better adapt to the changing landscape of youth learning and technology. The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience prepares librarians to promote 21st century skills among youth ages 0-18 through incorporating participatory design principles, design thinking approaches, and dynamic community partnerships in their offerings of programs and services.

Faculty: Information | Duration: 12 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Facilitating Youth Learning in Formal and Informal Environments, Promoting Rich Learning with Technology, Design Thinking and Youth. The degree requires 12 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (1): Letter of recommendation needs to come from a supervisor or someone who can speak to the applicant’s capacity for successfully completing the certificate program. CV/Resume Master’s degree in library/information science. Current librarian: Must be currently a school or public librarian working with children and teens; or A recent MLIS graduate or librarian who would like additional experience working with children and teens. All applicants must have: Received a four-year baccalaureate degree; Received a master’s degree in library or information science; Earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate coursework; Must be currently a school or public librarian working with children and teens; or A recent MLIS graduate or librarian who would like additional experience working with children and teens GRE Scores are NOT required. Summer Admissions Only February 16 application deadline (domestic/international students) Please email [email protected] for admissions information.

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: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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