Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an online Graduate Certificate in Youth Informatics. This program is designed for graduate or current graduate students of a master’s program who wish to study how youth use and apply technology in diverse settings. Youth informatics explores the connection between youth, technology, and community.

Program Details

• Degree: Graduate Certificate
• Major: Youth Informatics
• College: College of Communication & Information
• Format: Asynchronous (fully online, no live sessions)
• Credit Hours: 12
• Cost Per Credit: $744 (in-state), $819 (out-of-state)
• Admission Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Unique Features

The Youth Informatics Graduate Certificate is an accredited, unique program in library and information science school programs nationwide. It provides opportunities for learners and professionals interested in working with youth in various settings. The program includes experiential learning components, such as completing projects, field visits, interviewing or surveying information professionals, and conducting and analyzing research.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants can be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Tennessee or can apply directly through the Graduate Admissions Office.
• Applicants must be approved by the SIS Coordinator of Youth Informatics prior to enrolling in Youth Informatics courses.

Featured Courses

The Youth Informatics Graduate Certificate program requires the completion of the following courses:

• INSC 583: Introduction to Youth Informatics
• INSC 542: Social Informatics
• PSYC 511: Developmental Psychology
• INSC 593: Seminar in Youth Informatics

Related Programs

• Educational Psychology (MS)
• Communication & Information (BS)
• Interdisciplinary Programs (BA)