Undergraduate degrees
You can complete the following programs entirely online. Expand to learn more and apply.
Child Development and Services concentration prepares individuals to work with children, and their families, in a range of care and service settings. This concentration centers on the development of children, birth through school age, and the cultivation of skills, environments, and programs that promote healthy child development and outcomes.The concentration includes selection of courses within one of two tracks:
- Child Programming and Administration (fulfills State of Michigan requirements for childcare center directors)
- Child Life Foundations (provides fundamental knowledge for service as child life specialist)
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. Students explore relationships among individuals, families and their environment and culture with the goal of improving quality of life within communities and society at large. Graduates of the program are eligible to be granted provisional status as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) by the National Council on Family Relations. The Family Studies concentration can be completed fully online.
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Graduate certificates
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Graduate degrees
You can complete the following programs entirely online. Expand to learn more and apply.
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About the College of Education and Human Development
As the cornerstone of Western Michigan University, the College of Education and Human Development continues to build upon its rich tradition of excellence by facilitating the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and wellness specialists.
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