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