Overview

The Child Development and Services concentration at Western Michigan University prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings.

This concentration includes selection of courses within one of two tracks: Child Programming and Administration, which fulfills State of Michigan requirements for childcare center directors, or Child Life Foundations, which provides fundamental knowledge for service as child life specialist.

Key Features

As a family science and human development student at WMU, you will complete a semester-long internship that is aligned with your area of concentration. Internships are designed to enhance your understanding of current issues and practices, help you gain valuable work experience and grow your professional network and resume.
You can also gain valuable networking and professional development opportunities through student and community organizations, including the Child Life Student organization.

Programme Structure

This concentration centers on:

the development of birth through school-age children;
the cultivation of skills, environments, and programs that promote healthy child development and outcomes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Kalamazoo, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 174 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of passport identification page.
Proof of English language proficiency.
Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.
$100 non-refundable application fee.

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance.
Students may report/submit ACT or SAT test scores if they wish, but it is not required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20525 USD / year

≈ 20525 USD / year
Out-of-State

20525 USD / year

≈ 20525 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16449 USD / year

≈ 16449 USD / year

Additional Details

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

Living costs

Kalamazoo

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Kalamazoo

Funding

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