college courses in after school education and youth development
The Connecticut After School Network is pleased to offer stipends of up to $500 for tuition reimbursement to people who are currently employed in an after school program in Connecticut and wish to take college credit-based courses toward the Credential in After School Education, a BA degree with a Concentration in Child and Youth Development or an MA degree in Out-of-School Leadership or an after school specific course.
Courses must be taken at a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Only one course per person per term will be eligible for reimbursement. Stipends are not available for courses you may have taken in the past or for courses for which you have already received Financial Aid. Funds approved for tuition reimbursement will not be disbursed until after the course is successfully completed. Applicants must provide proof of passing the course with a grade of C or better, (a grade of C- or below will not be eligible for reimbursement), a copy of the paid tuition bill and a form signed by the after school program director stating that the applicant remains employed by the after school program.
Applicants must meet all criteria described above and have the approval of their program director or board chairperson in support of their taking the course for which they are applying.
The deadline for Spring course tuition reimbursement applications is January 18, 2011.
Complete and mail original application with signatures to: CT After School Network, 12 Melrose Avenue, Branford, CT 06405.
Click here to download the application.
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College Courses in After School Education and Youth Development Credential in After School Education from Charter Oak State College. Click here for Brochure
A new concentration in Child and Youth Development for after school and youth work professionals has been added. It builds on the Credential in After School Education. Click here for Brochure
The credential requirements include a series of four three-credit courses (12 credits) in After School Education through the distance learning program at Charter Oak State College, compilation of a professional resource file and 240 hours of experience working in an after school program. (Experience can be gained from taking a practicum equal to 3 credits, or by demonstrating evidence of existing recent experience and taking a one credit practicum).
Each course is taken entirely online.
For more information and to register click here
or contact Carole Weisberg at:
E-mail: cweisberg@charteroak.edu
Phone: 860-832-3933
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