Study Graduate Certificate in Youth and Community Development at Western Michigan University in the USA, College of Education and Human Development
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Graduate Certificate in Youth and Community Development

USA

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What will I learn?

This graduate certificate in Youth and Community Development prepares those engaged in youth work and related fields to assume greater program and leadership responsibilities in youth-serving settings. It is based on theoretical perspectives in childhood, adolescent, and family development and organizational change, and grounded in an ethic of community engagement and social action. It prepares change agents to transform communities through an intentional investment in youth with interdisciplinary coursework and community-based experiences.

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$7,620.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 676

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees
US$7,620.00 per year
Books/Supplies- 676

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

Start date

August 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelors degree in youth development or a related field.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in the last two years of undergraduate studies. Conditional admission may be granted if a GPA in the last two years of undergraduate studies is under 3.0. Conditional admission will be converted to a regular admission if a B or better is earned in the first graduate course taken.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5

Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54

Michigan English Test (MET): 57

Application deadlines:

Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1

*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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