Ivy Tech Community College – Youth & Community Development Transfer Pathway

Online Bachelor of Science in Youth & Community Development

Students who complete an eligible associate degree at Ivy Tech Community College can transfer credit hours toward Butler University’s 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Youth & Community Development (YCD). This pathway is designed for students who want to work with youth in schools, nonprofits, mentoring programs, community organizations, or recreation settings.

What This Agreement Covers

This transfer agreement allows Ivy Tech students—especially those completing Human Services, Education, or related associate degrees—to seamlessly continue their studies at Butler.

The program emphasizes:

  • Child & adolescent development
  • Youth programming
  • Community engagement
  • Social/emotional learning
  • Leadership and advocacy in youth-serving settings

Students enter Butler with junior standing after transferring credits and complete the remaining program requirements fully online or in hybrid formats (depending on course availability).

What’s Fulfilled Through Your Ivy Tech Degree

According to the pathway, Ivy Tech coursework typically fulfills many Butler Core and foundational requirements, including:

  • First-Year Seminar (FYS 101 & FYS 102 equivalents)
  • Analytic Reasoning (AR)
  • Natural World (NW – lab science)
  • Text & Ideas (TI)
  • Perspectives in the Creative Arts (PCA)
  • Global & Historical Studies (GHS – two courses)
  • Youth-and-Community-Development
  • Foreign language (6–8 credits)

The agreement also builds in Youth & Community Development–aligned electives and recommends exploring introductory courses connected to concentration areas.

What Courses Will I Take at Butler?

At Butler, you’ll complete the remaining Youth & Community Development major coursework (including upper-division requirements) and finalize any remaining Core items. You’ll also shape your plan around a concentration area (and potentially a minor), based on your goals and interests.

Licensure or Credential Requirements

The YCD program is non-licensure—meaning it does not lead to K–12 teacher certification.

However, students complete required professional clearances and training as part of field placements, which may include:

  • Background check
  • TB test (if required by placement)
  • CPR certification
  • Youth safety and mandatory reporting training
  • Internship eligibility requirements
  • Minimum GPA requirement for field placement (typically 2.7–3.0 depending on site)

These requirements ensure you’re prepared for work with youth in community settings.

Next Steps

  • Apply to Butler – Start your application for the Youth & Community Development major.
  • Send your Ivy Tech transcripts – Butler will complete an official credit evaluation.
  • Ask questions – Email GoButler@butler.edu for degree planning or transfer support.
  • Explore scholarships – View Butler’s Outside Scholarships directory for additional funding options.

Estimated Program Cost

The Youth & Community Development program is billed per credit hour, and your total cost will depend on how many credits you transfer and how many you complete at Butler. For the most current tuition and fee information—and to estimate your remaining investment—please visit Butler’s Tuition & Fees resources or connect with Financial Aid.

Why Butler?

  • Strong partnerships with Indianapolis youth and community organizations
  • Hands-on experience through required internship and applied coursework
  • Flexible pathways designed for transfer students
  • Faculty who specialize in trauma-responsive and inclusive youth practices
  • Career preparation for roles in mentoring, nonprofits, recreation, social services, after-school programs, and more

Questions?

Email GoButler@butler.edu—we’re happy to walk through the transfer plan with you.