We Are Youth Development

We Are Youth Development

 

 

Youth Development is not only the newest major at Rhode Island College, but it is also the most rewarding major at Rhode Island College. The curriculum comprises of your general education, teaching education, non-profit studies, and social work courses. As an undergraduate you must also select a concentration of your choice, which will make you much more marketable following graduation.The inclusion of these various majors combined helps to create a super major comprising of all the majors directed to helping us guide the lives of our youth.

When I transferred to Rhode Island College in 2012 I was blessed that in that same year the Youth Development program was created. My biggest fear used to be what will I do when I graduate, or how much will I make when I graduate. One thing I learned is we are our own authors of Youth Development. This major has helped guide me on my journey of being a mentor to the youth, as well as providing guidance to all those in need of assistance.

As our world advances so does the need for Youth Workers. Youth Workers help to provide safe and healthily environment's for our youth. One common misconception about the program is that there is no money in the field. I feel that if your main motive is to empower youth the focus on money shouldn't be a concern. As a Youth Worker you cant put a price on that because the job opportunities can vary from a camp counselor to a school director. The more experience that you gain in the field will open up the greater opportunities in to excel as a Youth Worker. After achieving my BA in Youth Development Id like to work in a school system as a youth mentor/guidance counselor. My goal is to work at the high school level preferably in a low income inner city school district to improve graduation rates so I can empower youth to reach their full potential by attending a college or university.