Child, Youth & Family Services
College of Allied Health and Nursing|Academic Programs|Family Consumer Science
A fully online 18-credit Certificate in Child, Youth, & Family Services is available to Minnesota State University, Mankato students or as a stand-alone certificate.
Online Certificate Program
Our certificate may be completed in just two semesters and is always 100% online.
Program Outcomes
- Examine dynamics within diverse family systems.
- Develop professional skills required of child, youth, and family services professionals.
- Assess community and family resources from an ecological perspective.
What is a Certificate?
A certificate consists of specific courses focused on a distinct subject matter. A certificate can be combined with a major/degree program or taken as stand-alone. A certificate is noted on your official transcript and adds an additional dimension of knowledge to your academic record and professional résumé. As a stand-alone, the Child, Youth, & Family Services Certificate may help you qualify for employment and/or promote advancement or a change within your current place of employment.
Career Opportunities
Our 18-credit online Child, Youth, and Family Services (CYF) Certificate prepares students for employment/promotion in a variety of in-demand helping professions.
Program Requirements
View the program requirements for the Child, Youth, and Family Services Certificate.
Curriculum
Learn about the curriculum and review a sample one-year plan.
Contact Child, Youth & Family Services
Contact information for child development and family studies under the College of Allied Health and Nursing.
