Youth and Community Development

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Program information

The Youth and Community Development programs prepare students for careers in the out-of-school time sector and informal learning environments. Grounded in an ethic of family engagement and social action, coursework applies theoretical perspectives in child, adolescent and family development and addresses best pedagogical practices. It prepares change agents to transform communities through an intentional investment in youth with interdisciplinary coursework and community-based experiences.

Types of programs offered at WMU

• Bachelor of Science in Youth and Community Development
• Graduate Certificate in Youth and Community Development
• Accelerated graduate degree program for Youth and Community Development
• Emphasis area in Youth and Community Development in the Ph.D. in Education and Human Development