Adelphi Offers Graduate Specialization in Sports-Based Youth Development
Garden City, NY (01/20/2022) — Since 2013, Adelphi University has prepared students to make a difference in children's lives through sports and physical activity. Students pursuing a master's degree have the opportunity to enhance their graduate experience through Adelphi's hands-on Sport-Based Youth Development Specialization.
The graduate specialization, run by Adelphi's College of Education and Health Sciences, prepares students for careers in community-based organizations, school systems, youth sport programs, and recreation settings, along with careers in the corporate social responsibility side of for-profit companies and professional sport teams/leagues.
"A hallmark of the program is our close connection to the field, from site visits, internships and guest lectures to field-based assignments where students gain practical experience applying what they are learning in the classroom," said Meredith Whitley, associate professor and coordinator of the program.
From learning how to design and implement programs to understanding the ins and outs of marketing, communications, fundraising, and evaluation, students graduate with a wealth of knowledge and skills essential for leaders in nonprofit and for-profit settings striving to use sport for good.
"Students don't just learn about fundraising in the classroom; they also write a grant for a community partner that enhances their learning, builds their skills, and strengthens their connections."
Graduates of the Sport-Based Youth Development Specialization have landed jobs as program managers at community-based organizations, sports coordinators at youth sports programs, physical and health education teachers in public and private schools, and athletic directors, as well as roles in data, evaluation and account management.
This flexible program creates opportunities for former athletes, student-athletes, sports and exercise science majors and others with interest in transforming childrens' lives through sports and creating healthy environments for communities to thrive. Courses are offered at Adelphi's Garden City or Manhattan campuses, along with some blended and online classes to match individual learning styles, schedules and needs.
Upon completion of the program, students earn an MS degree in Sport Management or an MA degree in Physical Activity Studies, with a Sport-Based Youth Development Specialization.
Students can also engage in the Sport-Based Youth Development Fellowship offering a pathway for a tuition-free master's degree. The fellowship is an innovative partnership with sport-based organizations, where students gain valuable experience in the field while the organization pays for their tuition for their Master's degree. This program is a launchpad for 40 graduate students pursuing careers in the sport-based youth development field.
Learn more about Adelphi's Sport-Based Youth Development program at adelphi.edu/sport-based-youth-development.
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Students pursuing a master’s degree have the opportunity to enhance their graduate experience through Adelphi’s hands-on Sport-Based Youth Development Specialization.