Youth studies
Youth studies and youth development programs are concerned with cultivating young people’s unique
abilities so that they can become happy, healthy adults. The emphasis is on empowerment, engagement, and encouragement of
young people.
This field offers a wide variety of career opportunities,
including work in program administration, policy development, and grassroots
activism.
Program highlights
Career options:
The program prepares students for a variety of career
settings, including community organizations, church-based organizations, park-recreation programs,
grassroots
initiatives, and schools.
Learning abroad
opportunities:
Students can explore youth studies in other countries, such
as a study of youth culture in Tunisia.
Hands-on experience:
Program participants can take advantage of
internships, service learning opportunities, and visits to
community centers to enhance their classroom work.
B.S. in youth studies
M.Ed. in youth development leadership
M.A. or Ph.D. in comparative and international
development education (emphasis in global youth
policy and leadership)
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