Family and Consumer Sciences (M.A.)
Family and Consumer Sciences (M.A.)
Application deadlines
Rolling admissions students may be admitted for each semester/session.
Application deadlines and funding vary by semester, entry term, and program.
International students have earlier deadlines due to visa processing; it is recommended to apply in January or earlier for fall semester to maximize your consideration for funding awards. Please visit here and find a section titled “Important Dates and Deadlines.” If the application deadline has passed you may e-mail oiss-info@wmich.edu. They cannot guarantee late admission to the desired semester, but will do their best to accommodate your request. More on international admission information is located here.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.
Graduate test
This program does not require a graduate test.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
Recommendations
This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.
Written statement
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions. This statement (double-spaced and between 500 –750 words) should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence.
Previous written work
This program does not require any previous written work to be submitted.
Other program materials
This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.
Transcript requirement
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor's degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
Additional information
Note: The MA in Family and Consumer Sciences provides an advanced program of study with tracks in:
- Child Life
- Family Science and Services
- Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design
- Youth and Community Development
Please identify within your written narrative the specific track you are applying for.
Assistantships may be available to those wishing to pursue full-time graduate study Click the link to apply: https://wmich.edu/education/ga-apply
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences — College of Education and Human Development
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