Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family&Consumer Sciences

Family Life and Youth Development Graduate Certificate Programs

Graduate Certificate in Program Development in Family Life Education

Three (3) (3 CH) required courses:
FYD 552 Program Development and Evaluation in Family and Youth Settings
FYD 543 Applied Concepts in Parenting and Family Life Education
FYD 554 Collaborations and Partnerships in Youth and Family Settings

Select one (3CH) elective course:
FYD 523 Family Relationships Over the Life Course
FYD 524 Applications of Gerontology in Family Life Education
FYD 531 Effective Management of Family Resources
FYD 533 Complex Family Issues
FYD 540 Environmental Influences in the Family
FYD 545 Family Communication and Coaching

Graduate Certificate in Youth Development Leadership

FYD 556 Organizational Systems in Youth and Family Settings (3CH)
FYD 557 Volunteerism in Youth and Family Settings (3CH)
FYD 585 Contemporary Issues in Community Youth Development (3CH)
Elective

Graduate Certificate in Volunteer Management and Administration

FYD 556 Organizational Systems in Youth and Family Settings (3 CH)
FYD 557 Volunteerism in Youth and Family Settings (3CH)
FYD 558 Contemporary Issues in Volunteer Resource Management (3CH)
Elective

Graduate Certificate in Administration and Leadership – Family and Youth Programs

FYD 554 Collaborations and Partnerships in Youth and Family Settings (3CH)
FYD 556 Organizational Systems in Youth and Family Settings (3CH)
FYD 559 Administration and Supervision of Youth and Family Programs (3CH)
Elective

Graduate Certificate in Family Life & Parent Education

FYD 554 Collaborations and Partnerships in Youth and Family Settings (e/p) (3CH)
FYD 523 Family Relationships Over the Life Course (3CH) OR
FYD 533 Complex Family Issues (3CH)
FYD 531 Effective Management of Family Resources (3CH) OR
FYD 540 Environmental Influences in the Family (3CH)
FYD 535 Family Health and Well-being (3CH) OR
FYD 545 Family Communication and Coaching (3CH)

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

FYD 524 Applications of Gerontology in Family Life Education (3CH)
FYD 554 Collaborations and Partnerships in Youth and Family Settings (3CH)
FYD 523 Family Relationships Over the Life Course (3CH) OR
FYD 533 Complex Family Issues (3CH)
Elective

Graduate Certificate in Family Life Coaching

FYD 535 Family Health and Well-being (3CH)
FYD 545 Family Communication and Coaching (3CH)
FYD 559 Administration and Supervision of Youth and Family Programs (3CH)
Elective

The Graduate Certificate in Youth Development Leadership, Graduate Certificate in Volunteer Management and Administration, Graduate Certificate in Administration and Leadership – Family and Youth Programs, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology all allow students to choose an elective. The following FYD courses can be taken as electives:

FYD 501: Theories in Child and Youth Development
FYD 502: Theories in Family Systems
FYD 523: Family Relationships Over the Life Course
FYD 524: Applications of Gerontology in Family Life Education
FYD 531: Effective Management of Family Resources
FYD 533: Complex Family Issues
FYD 535: Family Health and Well-being
FYD 540: Environmental Influences in the Family
FYD 543: Applied Concepts in Parenting and Family Life Education
FYD 545: Family Communication and Coaching
FYD 550: Family and Youth Professionals as Leaders
FYD 552: Program Development & Evaluation in Family & Youth Settings
FYD 553: Applied Concepts in Child and Youth Development
FYD 554: Collaborations and Partnership in Youth & Family Settings
FYD 555: Applied Research Methods in Youth and Family Settings
FYD 556: Organizational Systems in Youth and Family Settings
FYD 557:Volunteerism in Youth and Family Settings
FYD 558: Contemporary Issues in Volunteer Resource Management
FYD 559: Administration and Supervision in Family and Youth Settings
FYD 585: Contemporary Issues in Community Youth Development

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must meet one (1) of the three (3) following requirements to apply to a FYD graduate certificate program:

Be a graduate of an accredited four-year college or university, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 at the time of graduation.
Be a degree student in good standing in a NC State University graduate program.
Have a master’s degree.

Application Process:

Prospective students must complete an online application, submit a personal statement, and pay a $25 application fee. Visit either of the sites below to access an online application.

Graduate School http://www.ncsu.edu/applygrad
Distance Education http://distance.ncsu.edu/programs/certificate-programs.php
Students accepted to a FYD graduate certificate program must submit official transcripts prior to full acceptance

Program Requirements:

Transfer credit from other programs is not allowed for these certificate programs.
Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on all certificate course work.
The minimum grade to receive certificate credit is "C."
All certificate requirements must be completed within four calendar years, beginning with the date the student commences the first course toward the certificate.
Students must submit a FYD Graduate Certificate Exit Form when all program requirements have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf)

Information for Certificate Students (.pdf)

Course Descriptions (.pdf)

Program Flyer (.pdf)

Exit Form (.pdf)

Questions?

Dr. Nichole Huff
Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist & FYD Certificate Program Director
Family Life and Youth Development Graduate Program
Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences
North Carolina State University
Box 7606, Raleigh, NC 27695-7606
Tel. 919-515-9155
FAX 919-515-4241
E-mail: nlhuff@ncsu.edu