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Overview
The Family and Child Life program at Central Washington University prepares students to pursue careers in family social services, adoption, child care, community youth programs, or other careers involving work with children and families.
Students are also well-prepared to pursue graduate education in child life, mental health counseling, social work, marriage, and family therapy, human development, and family studies, or related fields.
Why this program?
Students in the Family and Child Life program complete a multi-term internship at an agency suited to their professional goals and interests. Students also participate in research and often present at the university, regional, or national level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Skills for Marriage and Intimate Relationships
- Contemporary Families
- Relationships and Personal Development
- Theories of Family Dynamics
- Parent Education and Guidance
- Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Professional Obligations and Responsibilities
- Research in Family and Child Life
- Diversity in Families
- Family and Child Life Practicum
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 71
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education View 556 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 71
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete and submit your official application for admission.
- Students that apply early are more likely to receive scholarships, have their financial aid ready, and are more prepared for college.
- Submit a non-refundable $60 application fee.
- When applying online, you must submit the fee through your application portal or uploan an application fee waiver. Common fee waivers include ACT/SAT, TRiO, or other college support programs.
- Submit an official high school transcript.
- Transcripts will be considered official only when sent directly from the institution to Central Washington University via the address below. In-progress transcripts will be used to evaluate applications. Final official transcripts must be submitted upon completion of course of study and must include graduation date.
Tuition Fee
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International
14812 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7406 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
14812 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7406 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
4104 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2052 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Ellensburg
895 - 1492 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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