College Events
Below is a list of events hosted by the College of Education and Human Development and its six departments. To read more and register, click on the title of the event. For more information regarding one of these events, contact Nicole Leffler or Amy Burns.
INSPIRE Conference hosted by Future Teachers of Color
March 13
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 2026 Inspire Conference hosted by WMU' Future Teachers of Color RSO is for undergraduate students of color pursuing a Pre-K-12 teaching degree and high school students of color interested in teaching. Though the conference's agenda is focused on uplifting future teachers of color, all members of the community are welcomed to attend. Registration and the full agenda will become available here.
Info Sessions
Various department and programs in the College of Education and Human Development offer informational sessions throughout the semester. To read more and register, click on the title of the event. For more information, contact Tayler Mercil.
Project SHINE M.A. in Early Childhood General and Special Education Info Session
Jan. 28
12 to 1 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the Master of Arts in Early Childhood General and Special Education: Birth through Kindergarten, offered fully online. Special highlight of Project SHINE, an opportunity for your degree to be fully funded if you apply by February 15, 2026. Please register to receive your webex link.
Project SHINE M.A. in Early Childhood General and Special Education Info Session
Jan. 28
8 to 9 p.m.
Join us to learn more about the Master of Arts in Early Childhood General and Special Education: Birth through Kindergarten, offered fully online. Special highlight of Project SHINE, an opportunity for your degree to be fully funded if you apply by February 15, 2026. Please register to receive your webex link.
MA in Family and Consumer Sciences Info Session
Feb. 4
12 to 1 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences, with emphasis on the Family Science & Services and Youth & Community Development Tracks. Please register to receive your webex link.
Counselor Education Master's Info Session
Feb. 4
5 to 6 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts in Counselor Education! Clinical Mental Health, Marriage/Couple/Family, and School Counseling. Please register to receive your webex link.
PhD in Counselor Education Info Session
Feb. 4
6 to 7 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Counselor Education program at Western Michigan University. The program includes courses and experiential learning in supervision, teaching, counseling, research and leadership and advocacy. Please register to receive your webex link.
PhD in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session
Feb. 10
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Counseling Psychology Master's and Certificate Info Session
Feb. 11
11:30 a.m. to noon
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts, certificate, and accelerated programs in Counseling Psychology! Please register to receive your webex link.
MA and Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session
Feb. 11
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master's Degree and Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
AGDP in Masters of Family and Consumer Sciences Info Session
Feb. 11
12 to 1 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Accelerated Graduate Degree Program for Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences, with emphasis on the Family Science & Services and Youth & Community Development Tracks. The AGDP is for current WMU students with declared majors in Family Studies, Youth and Community Development, or Family Science and Human Development. Please register to receive your webex link.
Graduate Certificates in Family and Consumer Sciences Info Session
Feb. 25
12 to 1 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Graduate Certificates in Kinship Care as well as Youth and Community Development. Please register to receive your webex link.
Counselor Education Master's Info Session
March 5
5 to 6 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the Master of Arts in Counselor Education! Clinical Mental Health, Marriage/Couple/Family, and School Counseling. Please register to receive your webex link.
PhD in Counselor Education Info Session
March 5
6 to 7 p.m.
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Counselor Education program at Western Michigan University. The program includes courses and experiential learning in supervision, teaching, counseling, research and leadership and advocacy. Please register to receive your webex link.