The Youth Studies programs at CUNY School of Professional Studies equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to design, run, research, and work in youth settings. Our degrees attract people who work in various settings (after-schools, community centers, college and career, child welfare, advocacy, arts/sports/religious youth development) with youth ages 12-24. Build connections to professors and colleagues while earning credits from the comfort of your own home.
Students meet 6-7 times in a synchronous class (live virtual meeting) from 6:15-9:15 pm EST. All other weeks, coursework is to be completed independently.
The Youth Studies program is excited to introduce a new online asynchronous pathway, providing students with the opportunity to attain their degree entirely online, starting with incoming students in the Fall 2024 semester. Furthermore, we are committed to maintaining our online synchronous option, catering to students who prefer real-time virtual classroom interactions with their professors and peers.
Program Highlights:
Transfer up to 105 credits
Opportunities to receive Credit for Prior Learning (SACC, FDC, CDA and more)
BA to MA Track-earn up to 9 credits
Most courses have zero textbook cost
Educational/Career Prospects:
Run or work in programs for youth, communities, and families in after-schools, community centers, hospitals, credible messenger networks, juvenile justice, schools, child welfare, arts and sports-based youth development, advocacy/activism, college access, and success and workforce development.
Great preparation for a Masters in Youth Studies, Social Work, Education and more.
Students meet in a synchronous class (live virtual meeting) from 6:15 — 9:15 pm EST.
The Youth Studies program is excited to introduce a new online asynchronous pathway, providing students with the opportunity to attain their degree entirely online, starting with incoming students in the Fall 2024 semester. Furthermore, we are committed to maintaining our online synchronous option, catering to students who prefer real-time virtual classroom interactions with their professors and peers.
Program Highlights:
All 12 credits transfer to the MA in Youth Studies
Students will meet in a synchronous class (live virtual meeting) from 6:15 — 9:15 pm
The Youth Studies program is excited to introduce a new online asynchronous pathway, providing students with the opportunity to attain their degree entirely online, starting with incoming students in the Fall 2024 semester. Furthermore, we are committed to maintaining our online synchronous option, catering to students who prefer real-time virtual classroom interactions with their professors and peers.
Program Highlights:
Students can participate in socially engaged research labs
Most courses have zero textbook cost
Scholarships available (DYCD Scholars, Youth Studies Scholarship)
Potential to earn up to 15 credits/5 courses to be applied towards eligible Doctoral Programs
Approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Sponsor
Educational/Career Prospects:
Leadership positions at youth-serving organizations and/or city agencies (middle/upper management).
Capacity building
Teaching in higher education
Consultancy
Research/Evaluation
Entrepreneurial Youth Development
Development/grant writing
PhD programs in related fields (Youth Studies, Psychology, Education, etc)
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