Representatives from NDSU's Departments of Human Development and Family Science and Distance and Continuing Education are scheduled to present a free, live, online discussion of the online Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science: Youth Development option, as well as the new Youth Development Graduate Certificate and Youth Program Management and Evaluation Graduate Certificate. The information session is set for Tuesday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m.

The session will provide information on the programs and the topics covered, discuss expectations of students, cover admission requirements and give opportunity for specific questions.

Each summer there are a variety of youth activities designed to educate and entertain youth who are on summer break from school. With the growth in youth activities, comes an increased need for youth development professionals.

“Rather than just keeping youth out of trouble during the summer months or after school, there is a growing recognition that we should be promoting their positive development," explained Joel Hektner, coordinator for NDSU’s human development and family science graduate programs. "In order to do this, working parents are increasingly turning to youth programs to provide that enrichment.”

Pre-registration is required. For more information about these youth development degrees or to register for the information session go to ndsu.me/dcemsyd or call 701-231-7015.

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