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 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

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

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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

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 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

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Child Development and Services.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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