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Youth Development M.S.
K-State is currently accepting
applications for Spring 2009.
Kansas State University currently is accepting applications
to begin in the fall and spring semesters. The application
process is competitive and a limited number of slots are available
to incoming students. The application deadline for Fall is
March 1, and the application deadline for spring is October
1. In the event that a student is not accepted to our program
due to limited space, they should contact one of our partner
institutions which offer the same degree program at the same
tuition rate. Additional information is located at http://www.gpidea.org/prospective/youthdev/ydProgram.html.
For application requirements and forms, please
click here.
This
program is a collaborative, multi-institution effort with
coursework delivered via the Internet/World Wide Web. Faculty
from Kansas State University, Michigan State University, and University
of Nebraska, share knowledge and expertise in youth development.
All institutions are members of the Great
Plains-Interactive Distance Education Alliance and have
a history of success in distance education.
Educational
Objectives
Upon
completion of the program, students will:
- Understand,
integrate, and be able to apply conceptual approaches to
youth development (e.g., asset building, positive youth
development, community youth development, risk and resiliency);
- Understand
normative pathways to development;
- Understand
youth and family cultural issues/contexts and their micro-
and macro-influences on positive youth outcomes;
- Understand
and apply basic research and evaluation skills to youth
development programming through an applied project that
serves as a capstone experience under the direction of the
candidate's home institution;
- Have
developed skills in problem-solving with "stakeholders"
including funding sources, boards, other agencies, families
and other professionals;
- Demonstrate
understanding of the development and impact of local, regional,
state, federal, and global policies on youth and be able
to advocate through policy development for optimal youth
outcomes;
- Be
able to develop and apply resources (e.g., agency budgeting,
grant writing and processing, fund raising) for successful
implementation and management of youth-serving organizations;
and
- Understand
the history of the youth development area and advocate for
the continued professionalization of the field.
You
need a computer meeting the minimum
specifications, the capability to access and download
materials from the Internet and a browser equivalent to Netscape/Explorer
4.0 or newer. An e-mail address is essential as well as access
to a VCR (VHS) and FAX.
Master's
degree
Program
Requirements
The
graduate program consists of 36 credit hours, including 10
required courses equaling 28 credit hours and 8 elective hours.
The courses will be offered on a rotating basis, with all
courses offered at least once every other year (i.e., Fall,
Spring, and Summer).
The
eight elective hours will consist of a practicum (1-3 credits),
independent study (1-3 credits), or coursework. Practicum
and independent study project hours will be coordinated with
your major professor.
Core
courses offered within the program include nine courses (3
credit hours each) and a professional-development seminar
(1 credit hour):
- Foundations
of Youth Development (professional-development seminar)
- Community
Youth Development
- Adolescents
and Their Families
- Program
Design, Evaluation, and Implementation
- Topics
in Contemporary
Youth Issues
- Youth
Professionals as Consumers of Research
- Youth
Policy
- Administration
and Program Management
- Youth
in Cultural Contexts
- Youth
Development
Course
Schedule and Descriptions
Certificate
The
Certificate program offered through Kansas State University
is a graduate certificate program. Students must apply for
Graduate School admission. Each certificate requires twelve
credit hours plus a one hour fundamentals course. The fundamentals
course must be taken only once.
Youth
Development Professional (13 credits)
Foundation Seminar (1 cr)
Plus
4 of the following courses (12 cr):
-
Youth Development (3 cr)
-
Community Youth Development (3 cr)
-
Adolescents and Their Families (3 cr)
-
Youth Policy (3 cr)
-
Youth in Cultural Contexts (3 cr)
- Topics
in Contemporary Youth Issues (3 cr)
Youth
Development Administration (13 credits)
Foundations of Youth Devleopment (1 cr)
4
of the following five (12 credits):
-
Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation (3 cr)
-
Program Administration (3 cr)
-
Youth Professionals as Consumers of Research (3 cr)
-
Youth Policy (3 cr)
-
Topics in Contemporary Youth Issues (3 cr)
Application
Requirements & Process
Students are encouraged to seek admission for the fall semester.
KSU
Admission Instructions
To request an application, or check on the status of an application,
please contact Kim
Misenhelter .
You
select the institution to be your degree conferring institution.
This institution will award your degree on successful completion
of the program of study. Each course has a maximum enrollment;
and those who have been admitted to a degree program at one
of the participating universities will be given preference
for space in the class. Contact persons can provide specifics
about admission and placement on wait-lists.
GRE
Kansas State University does not require the GRE for admission
into the M.S. in Youth Development program.
Financial Aid
To qualify for financial aid, graduate students must be enrolled
in 5 semester hours in the fall and spring semesters (half-time),
and 3 hours in the summer. FAFSA forms must be filled out
for all government loan programs. This form uses last year's
income. If you've had a change in circumstances (i.e., quit
work to go to school, have large moving or medical expenses)
contact the financial aid office. They may be able to adjust
your aid package based on this information which could not
be conveyed on the forms. Student
Financial Assistance provides financial aid forms, student
guide, counseling, and more.
K-State
does accept VA tuition assistance for distance education courses.
More information on this option can be obtained by contacting
Ami Farney at 1-800-432-8222.
Kansas
State University does not offer scholarships for part-time
graduate students. To qualify for any scholarships, students
must be enrolled in nine hours of graduate work. Most assistance
for graduate students comes in the form of Graduate Assistantships.
If you live in or near Manhattan and are interested in information
on available assistantships, please contact Connie
Fechter.
Course Registration
The GPIDEA Program Coordinator will send instructions and
course registration materials for each course. Students enroll
for all courses through their home institution. This means
students will have only one enrollment process to complete
and one check to write. All coursework completed will immediately
be recorded on your K-State transcript. Financial aid may
also be easier to secure.
Tuition and Fees
As stated above, students admitted to the program at Kansas
State University enroll at K-State for all courses, whether
they are taught at KSU or at a participating university. All
courses will have a common price of $415 per credit hour ($1245
per 3-hour course). There is no in-state or out-of-state tuition.
This price will cover all course costs except textbook or
course packet purchases.
Classroom Instruction
Most courses are taught online using a course management system
accessed through your web browser. Some have supplemental
materials on videos or CDs and others may require phone conferencing.
Interactivity between students and professor is through e-mail,
phone conferencing and the Internet classroom.
Course Materials
Textbooks and supplemental materials are required for each
course and are the responsibility of the students. Approximate
cost is $50-100 per course.
Transfer of credits
The Dean of Graduate Studies of the degree-awarding institution
will maintain a transcript for students matriculated at that
university. Each semester, course rosters and grade sheets
will be transferred between institutions allowing the grades
to be automatically, and immediately, recorded on the student's
transcript.
For
more information on the M.S. in Youth Development program
at K-State contact Elaine
Johannes. For questions on the application process, contact
Kim Misenhelter
by e-mail, or by phone at (785) 532-1480.
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