Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences: Fees & Entry Requirements at Western Michigan University, USA

Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences

USA

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What will I learn?

The graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences provides an advanced program of study in child life, family life education, youth and community development, or textile and apparel studies.The student will work closely with graduate faculty to develop a plan of study and individual research agenda that fits with personal career and academic goals. The tracks in child life, family life education, and youth and community development include a minimum of 32 credit hours (or 34 credits hours if a Child life practicum was not completed prior to entrance). The track in textile and apparel studies is a minimum of 30 credit hours. Half of the credits completed for the MA in FCS must be in courses at the 6000 level or higher including at least two hours of FCS 7100 Independent Research.

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$17,482.00 (14,75,025) per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$17,482.00 (14,75,025) per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Possess a Bachelor of Science from an approved accredited school and a major closely related to the selected concentration Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last two years of undergraduate work Admit with conditions may be granted if a GPA in the last two years of undergraduate studies is under 3.0 and will be converted to a regular admission if a B or better is earned in the first two graduate courses six credit hours taken Include a resume indicating previous education experiences and listing positions held over the past 10 years Indicate the exact title of each position the agency school or firm where employed and the duration of each employment Also note particular awards or accomplishments Submit a 500-750 word essaya In the first sentence identify the track you are applying toDescribe experiences that influenced your career choice and your desire to return to graduate schoolExplain how a Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences degree will advance your career

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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