The CYFS program aims to prepare graduates for professional positions in churches, agencies, schools, and other nonprofit organizations. Over 80% of recent CYFS alumni (2008-2012) are employed in positions related to their degree or have pursued graduate studies. In fact, one-third of CYFS recent grads (2008-2011) are enrolled in or have completed a master’s degree.
Examples of positions held by CYFS alumni
Churches
- Director of Youth Ministries, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Stillwater, MN)
- Director of Children’s Ministries, North Creek Presbyterian Church (Mill Creek, WA)
- Children & Family Ministries Coordinator, Plymouth Congregational Church (Seattle, WA)
- Youth & Young Adult Ministry Director, St. Michael’s Catholic Church (Snohomish, WA)
- Director of Faith Formation, Lake City Presbyterian Church (Seattle, WA)
- Associate Pastor*, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Herndon, VA)
Social Service Agencies
- Foster Care Case Manager, OliveCrest (Bellevue, WA)
- Parent Educator, YouthVille (Everett, WA)
- Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coordinator, Snohomish County (Everett, WA)
- Marriage & Family Therapist*, Cascade Counseling (Monroe, WA)
- Executive Director, Ryan’s House Youth Shelter (Whidbey Island, WA)
Camps
- Camp Administrator, Lutherwood Camp & Retreat Center (Bellingham, WA)
- Program Assistant, Mount Cross Ministries (Ben Lomond, CA)
Other
- Teacher, Hilltop Children’s Center (Seattle, WA)
- Campus Life Director, Youth for Christ (Snohomish, WA)
- Financial Associate*, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (Seattle, WA)
- Chaplain Resident*, Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, WA)
* after completing additional education and/or certification
Examples of graduate schools attended by CYFS alumni
Counseling and Social Services
- M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Northwest University
- M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, Seattle Pacific University
- M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University
- M.S.W. (Social Work), Eastern Washington University
- M.A. in Community Development, Loyola University
Education and Teaching
- M.I.T., Elementary Education, Seattle University
- M.I.T., Special Education, Seattle Pacific University
- M.A. in Teaching, Pacific Lutheran University
- M.A. in Family Life Education, Concordia University-St. Paul
- M.A. in Human Development, Pacific Oaks College
- M.Ed. in Student Development, Seattle University
- Ph.D. in Education, Seattle Pacific University
Pastoral Ministry and Seminary Studies
- M.Div., Luther Seminary
- M.Div., Seattle Pacific University
- M.A. in Christian Education, Luther Seminary
- M.A. in Theology & Culture, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
- M.A. in Transforming Spirituality, Seattle University
- Pastoral Leadership Program, Seattle University
