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Youth Development MA
Advance your career while serving youth populations.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to lead and serve the next generation.
Our Master of Arts in youth development is the first of its kind in New England. Designed for early and mid-career professional youth workers, this advanced degree equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to lead, design, research and innovate in youth settings. You will design your own concentration and your coursework will include experiential learning in the field.
Designed for You
Our program is for individuals working within youth development and/or youth-oriented social service organizations who want to elevate their careers to leadership positions.
89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
>70%
of RIC students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.
Our Youth Development Faculty
Dr. Lesley M. Bogad
- Professor
Dr. Victoria Restler
- Associate Professor
Dream Accomplished - Helping First-Generation Students Excel
The Office of Student Support Services helps all students excel as they reach that most important milestone – graduation.
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Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
The Feinstein School administers and coordinates all professional education programs at Rhode Island College. We offer a range of programs, including early childhood, pre-K-12, counseling, school psychology, youth development and health and wellness.
- phone401-456-8110
- placeHorace Mann Hall 241
