North Dakota State University - Graduate School
MS in Human Development and Family Science - Youth Development
Fargo, USA
MSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The MS in Human Development and Family Science – Youth Development at North Dakota State University focuses on promoting positive youth development through applied research, prevention, intervention, and community engagement. NDSU is a student-focused land-grant research university with about 2,000 graduate students across 75+ programmes; students access professional development and events and benefit from low tuition in Fargo, ND, a Midwestern community of about 230,000. Keywords: youth development, adolescent development, family science, human development, programme evaluation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter nonprofit, government, education, extension, and community organizations; roles include youth development specialist, programme coordinator, evaluator, policy analyst, research associate.
The Human Development and Family Science Youth Development M.S. option requires 36 credits and is offered fully online. Graduate Certificates (13 credits) are available in Youth Development and in Youth Program Management and Evaluation.
Youth development is an emerging professional field with a focus on promoting the positive development of youth.
Youth Development
A master's degree in youth development prepares students for careers in organizations such as 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, non-profits, faith-based groups, community recreation, juvenile justice facilities, middle and high school programs, extension services, and military youth programs.
