Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Family Life Education in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The family life education specialization equips professionals to deliver preventive and supportive services for navigating life challenges and family changes. Learners gain expertise to implement family life education across diverse environments, assisting individuals and families throughout all life stages. Family life educators enhance household stability and adaptability mainly through instructional methods.
This family life education focus demands at least 30 credit hours of coursework developed with and authorized by the graduate advisor. While optional, students may pursue a thesis. The program includes 12 to 21 core credit hours (21 needed for Family Life Educator certification), 2-3 practicum credits, 5-9 research credits, and 3-6 elective credits. Participants must complete coursework in all 10 family life subject areas and a customized practicum. Those without undergraduate degrees in family studies or similar fields might need supplementary courses to qualify for family life educator certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Possess a Bachelor of Science from an approved accredited school and a major closely related to the selected concentration.
Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years of undergraduate work (child life requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Non-degree, probationary status may be granted to students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 in the last two years of undergraduate work. Students with that GPA range may establish eligibility for regular admission to WMU by completing nine credit hours of approved graduate-level courses toward their M.A. with a grade of “B” or better in each course.
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1
Tuition
USD
15,240