Study Graduate Certificate in Kinship Care Families at Western Michigan University in the USA,
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Graduate Certificate in Kinship Care Families

USA

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What will I learn?

The number of kinship care families, where grandparents and other relatives care for children whose own parents are unable to care for them, continues to increase in the United States and throughout the world. These family members experience unique challenges related to their living situation. Western Michigan University's Graduate Certificate in Kinship Care is specifically designed for professionals from varied fields to enhance their professional knowledge and skills when working with adults or children living in kinship care families.Coursework addresses multi-generational challenges, education systems, healthcare systems, economic challenges, and existing programs and services. Five Kinship Care courses are offered online to accommodate both U.S. and international students and can be completed within one calendar year. Students may elect to take some or all of the courses within this specialization area. Those wishing to complete a graduate program in Family and Consumer Sciences may use these courses toward that degree.

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$8,741.00 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

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$8,741.00 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

Entry requirements

For international students

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.Graduate testThis program does not require a graduate test RecommendationsThis program does not require any supplemental recommendations.Written statementPlease 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 – 1500 words) should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence. Previous written workThis program does not require any previous written work be submitted.Other program materialsThis program does not require any other program materials to be submitted. Transcript requirementAn official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor 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.

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

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)

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