Youth workers who are interested in earning a baccalaureate degree and are employed by an agency that administers a DYCD-funded OST or Beacon program have been encouraged to apply to DYCD Scholars. The DYCD Scholars program takes five semesters to complete. Classes are offered at Lehman College in the Bronx during the day or in Manhattan in the evenings.

Applications are not currently being accepted, but to learn more about DYCD Scholars, visit DYCD on the web, or call Ashleigh Thompson at 646.344.7316.

The application is included here for informational purposes.

DYCD Scholars Application, Fall 2007 (PDF, 278KB)
Letter from DYCD Commissioner Mullgrav (PDF, 767KB)

Youth workers seeking other opportunities to earn a degree at CUNY can explore the following programs:

• Major in Youth Studies at Lehman College through the Adult Degree Program
• Major in Youth Studies through the CUNY BA Program
• 17-credit Certificate Program for Child and Youth Workers at York College