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"Everyone at WMU is so amazing! The faculty provides motivation and leaves a little impact on you."
Marcell is a student in the youth and community development concentration in the family and consumers science B.S. program at WMU. He is currently interning at Family Futures in Grand Rapids and helps coordinate events, collect data and assist with projects. Family Futures is a non-profit organization providing tools, education and support to parents with children under 5.
Youth and community development at WMU
The youth and community development concentration within the family science and human development major, prepares change agents to transform communities through an intentional investment in youth via interdisciplinary coursework and community-based experiences. This concentration invites students to critically examine youth within the context of families and communities and how individuals and organizations can address social inequalities, organize effective learning environments, and develop skills, competencies, and practices that promote human flourishing.
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