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    Family, Youth and Community Sciences

    Family, Youth and Community Sciences

    Courses and Curriculum

    Join a cohort of passionate professionals and benefit from a curriculum that blends theoretical foundations with practical applications delivered through an online learning platform that promotes engagement and collaboration.

    Coursework by Concentration

    • MS in FYCS with Family and Youth Development Concentration

      Prepares professionals to create and implement evidence-based programs that strengthen families and empower young people.

      Required Coursework (18 credit hours)

      • FYC 6802, Advanced Research Methods for FYC
      • FYC 6620, Program Planning and Evaluation
      • FYC 6221, Grant Proposals for Community Organizations
      • FYC 6230, Theories of Family Development
      • FYC 6920, Capstone Project

      Concentration 2nd Theory Requirement (3 hours)

      • FYC 6234, Theories of Youth Development

      Concentration Electives Requirement (6 hours)

      • FYC 6207, Problematic Youth Behaviors
      • FYC 6105, Youth and Family Relationships
      • FYC 6223, Promoting Positive Youth Dev.

      Additional Electives (6 credit hours)

      • FYC or Non-FYC Electives

      View the sample Plan of Study Family and Youth

    • MS in FYCS with Nonprofit Leadership Concentration

      Develops essential skills in nonprofit management, fundraising, and strategic planning to effectively lead an organization.

      Required Coursework (15 hours)

      • FYC 6802, Advanced Research Methods for FYC
      • FYC 6620, Program Planning and Evaluation
      • FYC 6221, Grant Proposals for Community Organizations
      • FYC 6920, Capstone Project

      One Theory (3 credit hours):

      • FYC 6230, Theories of Family Development
      • FYC 6234, Theories of Youth Development

      Concentration Requirements (12 credit hours)

      • FYC 6421, Nonprofit Organizations
      • FYC 6424, Fundraising for Nonprofits
      • FYC 6425, Risk Management for Nonprofits
      • FYC 6026, Human Resource Management for Nonprofits

      Additional Electives (3 credit hours)

      • FYC or Non-FYC Electives

      View the sample Plan of Study Nonprofit

    • MS in FYCS with No Concentration

      Required Coursework (15 credit hours)

      • FYC 6802, Advanced Research Methods for FYC
      • FYC 6620, Program Planning and Evaluation
      • FYC 6221, Grant Proposals for Community Organizations
      • FYC 6920, Capstone Project

      One Theory (3 credit hours)

      • FYC 6230, Theories of Family Development
      • FYC 6234, Theories of Youth Development

      Electives (15 credit hours)

      • FYC Electives (at least 6 credit hours required)
      • FYC or Non-FYC Electives (9 credit hours)

      View the sample Plan of Study No Concentration

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    3001 McCarty Hall D, P.O. Box 110310, Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
    (352) 392-1778

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