Overview

Youth Development requirements at Rhode Island College consist of courses in education, social work and nonprofit studies; a student-chosen minor or self-designed concentration composed of five+ courses; and a 180-hour internship. In addition to coursework, students learn leadership and management skills, culminating in a B.A. degree in youth development along with a Certificate of Undergraduate Study (C.U.S.) in nonprofit studies. If you would like to lead with youth to make a better world, we invite you to join the youth development program at Rhode Island College.

Why Earn a Youth Development Bachelor's Degree at RIC?

Our Youth Development degree is unique within Rhode Island and encompasses coursework from multiple disciplines.
Youth Development majors graduate prepared to work with youth in after-school programs, recreation centers, community arts centers, youth residential housing, justice and probation sites, youth ministry and governmental agencies.
Our program includes a student-chosen minor or self-designed concentration composed of five-plus courses, in addition to a 180-hour internship.
Topics covered include: social justice, educational psychology, human development, social work, nonprofit studies, children and youth with disabilities and pedagogy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Youth Development

Community, Pedagogy and Inclusion

Seminar in Youth Development

Field Experience in Youth Development

Advanced Issues in Youth Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Regular Decision: March 15, with rolling consideration thereafter

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

Community Development View 156 other Bachelors in Community Development in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application and RIC Supplement. This includes the required 250-word college essay and $50 nonrefundable application fee. The Common Application may be completed online. International students currently living or studying in the U.S. must also supply a home country address on the application. APPLY NOW

Official transcripts of all academic records. Transcripts from any institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a US evaluation company such as Spantran Pathways - Rhode Island College (offers discounted services) or any current member of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). Evaluations must include a equivalency of your credentials in terms of U.S. education, a course-by-course evaluation with grades and English translation.
English Language Proficiency: Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS for students whose native language is not English is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Out-of-State

13799 USD / year

≈ 13799 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5230 USD / year

≈ 5230 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors $7,845

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Youth Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Why Earn a Youth Development Bachelor's Degree at RIC?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Providence

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners