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Graduate Certificate in Youth Development Specialist at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

Programme overview

A 12-credit certificate for professionals building skills and credentials for working directly with youth in settings such as 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, nonprofits, faith-based groups, community recreation, correctional settings, K-12 education and extension education.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Human Development and Family Science  |  Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Foundations of Youth Development and Youth Development (3 credits each) plus two electives such as Adolescents and their Families, Youth-Adult Relationships, Youth Cultures, or Federal and State Policies that Impact Youth Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Missouri Graduate School (applies to all graduate programmes): a qualifying bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework for degree-seeking applicants. Individual programmes set their own additional criteria and deadlines.

Requirements published at program group level.

USD 7,464 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (12 credit hours at $622.00 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

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

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