Program Description

Western Michigan University's Family Science and Human Development (FSHD) program is anchored in knowledge of human ecological systems, human development throughout the lifespan and features of individual, relational and familial wellness and resilience. FSHD is organized around three areas of concentration and professional preparation:

• The Family Science and Human Development: Child Development and Services concentration prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The 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.
• The Family Science and Human Development: Family Studies concentration prepares students to use preventative and educational approaches in a variety of settings to strengthen individual and family well-being across the lifespan. Graduates are eligible for provisional certified family life educator (CFLE) status by the National Council on Family Relations.
• The Family Science and Human Development: Youth and Community Development concentration prepares change agents to transform communities through an intentional investment in youth with interdisciplinary coursework and community-based experiences.

Admission Requirements

Your transcript is the most important piece of information.  It shows what courses you’ve taken and your grades, which allows us to assess:

• Academic Preparation.  Successful students are prepared students and we want to make sure you’re ready for the rigors of college-level work.  We recommend*:
  -  4 years of English
  -  3-4 years of math (through second year algebra or pre-calculus)
  -  3 years of natural sciences (two or more with a lab component)
  -  2 years of the same foreign language
• Grade Point Average.
• Grade Trend.  How well you’ve done in your most recent courses.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,688.
• Score reporting required.