Overview

Youth and Community Development from Western Michigan University is based on theoretical perspectives in childhood, adolescent, and family development, best pedagogical practices, and grounded in an ethic of family engagement and social action. It prepares change agents to transform communities through an intentional investment in youth with interdisciplinary coursework and community-based experiences.

Graduates with Youth and Community Development from Western Michigan University will:

build the skills and knowledge outlined in the National AfterSchool Association’s Core Knowledge and Competencies for Afterschool and Youth Development Professionals.

be able to seek provisional status as a Certified Family Life Educator by the National Council on Family Relations.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Diverse Children, Families, and Communities

Research in Family Science

Crises and Resiliency in Families

Intimate Relationships: Friends, Family, and Marriage

Family Policy

Effective Parenting

Teaching Family Life Education

Child Development

Adolescent Development

Personal Nutrition

Youth Development

Curriculum and Assessment in Youth Development

Youth Development Skills and Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for National for Fall

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Community Development View 169 other Bachelors in Community Development in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

Complete high school or post-secondary education transcripts

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

ACT or SAT Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

18842 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18842 USD per year during 48 months.
National

18842 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18842 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

15074 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15074 USD per year during 48 months.

Local Summer Tuition: 3,768 International Summer Tuition: 4,711

Living costs for Kalamazoo

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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