Family and Consumer Sciences Prior Learning Application Information
Graduate students can now apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits within the Family Science and Human Development graduate programs. Please review the information carefully and reach out to Dr. Kimberly Doudna with questions.
Per WMU policy, such credits can be no more than 50% of the total program credits (rounding to the nearest full course as needed).
Eligible WMU Family Science and Human Development Graduate programs
FSHD Degree Programs | Total Program FSHD | MaximumPLA Credits | Available PLA Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
PhD in Education and Human Development – Family Science Emphasis Area | 21* | 10 | 1, 2, 3 |
MA in FCS: Tracks in Child Life, Family Science & Services, and Youth & Community Development | 32 | 16 | 1, 2, 3 |
Graduate Certificate in Youth and Community Development | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Graduate Certificate in Kinship Care Families | 9 | 3 | 3 |