MA in Human Development and Family Science with Emphasis in Youth Development
This online-only Master of Arts degree in Youth Development prepares graduates to focus on developing the strengths of youth in an estimated 17,000 organizations (e.g., 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boys Scouts and Girls Scouts) nation wide.
Program site: https://hdfs.missouri.edu/degrees/youth-development/
Degree Requirements
The 36 credit master's degree program (MA) consists of 9 required core courses (27 credits), 6-9 credits of electives, and a research project capstone totaling 3 credits.
| Required: | ||
| H_D_FS 7231 | Foundations of Youth Development | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8234 | Adolescents and their Families | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8240 | Youth Development | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8235 | Administration and Program Management | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8236 | Federal and State Policies that Impact Youth Development | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8238 | Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8232 | Youth Professionals as Consumers of Research | 3 |
| H_D_FS 7210 | Youth-Adult Relationships | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8239 | Positive Youth Development in Community Settings | 3 |
| Independent Effort | ||
| H_D_FS 8090 | Research in Human Development and Family Science | 3 |
| Suggested Electives*: | ||
| H_D_FS 8237 | Youth Cultures and the Cultures of Youth | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8972 | Internship in Human Development and Family Science | 1-99 |
| H_D_FS 7001 | Topics in Human Development and Family Science (Youth Mental Health) | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8087 | Seminar in Human Development and Family Science (Adolescent Health and Sexuality) | 3 |
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Or Any Advisor-Approved Course
NOTE: Up to 6 credits can be transferred from other graduate programs if the courses are deemed relevant by your advisor.
Admissions
For admission requirements, refer to the Graduate School website for the minimum qualifications for the degree program and Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program’s graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and application process. Before official admissions to the University of Missouri, your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you’ve applied.