DYCD - DYCD Scholars Program

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	DYCD Scholars The DYCD Scholars ("Scholars") pilot program is a two-year college credit certificate program, sponsored by DYCD in collaboration with CUNY's JFK, Jr. Institute for Worker Education. The curriculum consists of a sequence of five courses: one non-credit preparatory bridge course and four CUNY college courses in the field of youth studies. All five courses link theory with practice by drawing on the student's own work experience and a range of interdisciplinary academic work in the areas of youth work, adolescent development, cultural issues, group dynamics, leadership development, communication skills, and disability issues. Students completing the program will earn a certificate in youth studies and twelve undergraduate credits. This sequence of courses is intended to enhance the skills of youth workers, as well as provide an introduction to college for those individuals who are seriously considering pursuing a college degree. The Scholars program is targeted to youth workers who: Are employed at least one year by a Beacon or Out-of-School Time program funded by DYCD Have a high school diploma (or GED) Work directly with youth or adolescents Want to develop skills and confidence as youth worker Possess the reading and writing skills to complete the program requirements Have never been to college or have limited college experience and are interested in pursuing higher education Applicants accepted into the program were awarded a scholarship (funded by The Wallace Foundation). These competitive scholarships cover tuition, books, and other materials. The only expense to the student is a one-time application fee of $25 and a student activity fee of $25 each semester. Agencies of selected applicants completed a partnership agreement form indicating their commitment to working with DYCD/CUNY to identify a career plan for their candidate. Each course will meet once per week for 15 weeks. The first cohort began in January 2007 at Lehman College in the Bronx and the second cohort began in September 2007. An ongoing evaluation of this pilot program is underway. The results will help shape DYCD's professional development efforts. DYCD is not accepting applications for additional cohorts at this time; after school/youth workers interested in pursuing youth studies should contact the Center for After School Excellence. The Center, in partnership with the City University of New York (CUNY), offers one-year professional certificate programs for after-school/youth workers. For course descriptions, program requirements and applications, visit the Center's Web site at www.afterschoolexcellence.org

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