Master of Science: Youth Leadership Development

Our youth are the future of an enduring society, yet the leadership and guidance required to prepare them for successful and productive lives is often lacking or insufficient. Clemson University’s online Master of Science (MS) degree in Youth Development Leadership equips students with the knowledge and skills to help young people become healthy, competent, coping and contributing citizens. This program prepares students to foster positive outcomes for youth in the context of family and community through a dynamic learning environment.

Programs of Study

This program meets the needs of students who are also working professionals. All courses are offered in an accelerated format and are delivered through the College of Health, Education and Human Development (CHEHD) Office of Distance Education. If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to visit the Clemson University campus for three days each year for group activities.

You will enroll in two courses (taken consecutively) each term and complete the program in two years.

This program is a 37-credit-hour interdisciplinary degree, primarily involving departments and units in the College of Health, Education and Human Development, but also including academic areas from other colleges and units at Clemson University.

Graduates of this program are prepared to work in youth-serving agencies and other family and community environments that promote youth well-being.