How to Determine If Pursuing a Master’s Degree in YFCS is Right For You

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Aug 19, 2021

How to Determine If Pursuing a Master’s Degree in YFCS is Right For You

In the August Youth, Family, and Community Sciences (YFCS) blog post, Assistant Professor Jamie Alexander highlights careers in the field and how to determine if a master's degree in YFCS is right for you!

Jul 23, 2021

YFCS July Blog: What it Means to be a Coach

In the July Youth, Family and Community Sciences (YFCS) blog post, Autumn Guin highlights what it means to be a coach, "... I get to help others dream big, grow as a team or family, and really reach for their goals."

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May 11, 2021

YFCS May Blog: Why the Learning Experience is More Important Than Grades

The Youth, Family, and Community Sciences graduate program publishes a monthly blog written by students, alumni and faculty sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the field of family science.

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Apr 22, 2021

YFCS April Blog: Graduate Student Kallie Green Shares Her Story and Tips During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

This month, our YFCS guest blogger is YFCS master’s student, Kallie Green, who shares with readers a bit about her story and helpful sexual assault prevention tips.

Mar 10, 2021

YFCS March Blog: Tips for Writing a Personal Statement

In the March YFCS blog post, Graduate Certificate Coordinator Deidra Craig shares tips on how to write an insightful personal statement for the YFCS program that helps your application shine.

Jan 25, 2021

YFCS January Blog: Email Etiquette

In the January YFCS blog post, Professor Sarah Kirby shares ways to effectively and professionally communicate with your professors.

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Oct 22, 2020

October YFCS Blog: Mobilizing Your Social Capital To Benefit The Youth

The Youth, Family, and Community Sciences graduate program publishes a monthly blog written by students and alumni sharing important topics and helpful resources related to the field of family science. The October blog post, written by Kendra Dowen, highlights the importance of mentoring and using your own networks to help youth increase their own social capital.

Aug 24, 2020

YFCS August Blog: Police Engagement Among Individuals with Developmental Differences

Emily Ragland, an alum of the online Master of Youth, Family, and Community Sciences program and owner and founder of communiTEAM LLC, shares her perspective in the latest YFCS blog.