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    Youth Development Leadership MA

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    Minneapolis, USMEdIn-person18 months
    $41,970.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits

    Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MEd program based in Minneapolis, US. Tuition is $41,970.

    About the program

    The program provides a foundation in youth development leadership through core courses on community context, organizational approaches, experiential learning, everyday lives of youth, and research/evaluation methods, supplemented by seminars, electives, internship, and a capstone portfolio.

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    Rolling
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 for internet-based TOEFL
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 for IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is $41,970 across 30 required credits.
    Is Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities online or in-person?
    Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is offered in-person.
    How long does Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities take to complete?
    Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.80 preferred
    How large is the Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities cohort?
    Youth Development Leadership MA at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.