青年发展 M.A.

Lead, Design and Innovate Youth Settings

Rhode Island College’s M.A. in youth development is the first of its kind in New England. Designed for early and mid-护理er professional youth workers, this advanced degree 程序 equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to lead, 设计, research and innovate in youth settings. Emphasis is on social justice, culturally relevant 护理 and experiential learning. Candidates 设计 their own concentration comprised of two elective courses and a capstone project. Coursework includes field experiences that provide opportunities to learn from and lead Rhode Island’s vibrant youth development community.

Here you will find information on admission and course requirements, and course descriptions.

Admission and Course Requirements

课程描述

奖学金基金

The 青年发展 MA Program at Rhode Island College is delighted to announce a new scholarship that will be available to all YDEV MA students. Beginning in Fall 2022, all students will be eligible to receive a $1000 tuition scholarship over the course of their studies. As a 程序 rooted in social justice, this scholarship fund is part our commitment to equity and access in higher education and the field of 青年发展. 

学习成果

1. Purposeful Play: Understand that art and play can be a starting point for exploring content and community through ideals such as democracy, 护理, 和包容.
2. 保健:经验, 实践, 深入研究, and shape the intentional and diverse 实践s of 护理 that shape youth and community.
3. Identity: Explore both self + others + hone the skills to support young people, 工作人员, and communities in identity exploration.
4. 宣传 & Social Justice: Explore 程序ming and policy through the lenses of power and difference in order to better understand how to build, sustain and lead positive communities with youth.
5. Leading With: Design and 实践 democratic, collaborative leadership models with youth, colleagues and partners in the field.

Learn more about the 青年发展 B.A. 程序