Graduate Certificate in Youth Development Specialist
A youth development specialist graduate certificate is ideal for professionals in a variety of youth-related fields. Areas include youth-serving organizations like 4-H; Boys and Girls Club; non-profit organizations; faith-based groups; community recreation facilities; correctional professions; elementary, middle and high school educators; and extension educators.
Certificate web site: https://hdfs.missouri.edu/degrees/youth-development/
Requirements
Total of 12 credit hours required.
| Required Course | ||
| H_D_FS 7231 | Foundations of Youth Development | 3 |
| Elective (Select 3 of the Following) | ||
| H_D_FS 8234 | Adolescents and their Families | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8236 | Federal and State Policies that Impact Youth Development | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8237 | Youth Cultures and the Cultures of Youth | 3 |
| H_D_FS 8240 | Youth Development | 3 |
| H_D_FS 7001 | Topics in Human Development and Family Science | 3 |
| Or advisor-approved course | ||
For information about this certificate, contact:
Department of Human Development and Family Science
102 Gwynn Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
hdfsgrad@missouri.edu
573-882-4035