Study Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences - Child Life Concentration at Western Michigan University in the USA, College of Education and Human Development
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Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences - Child Life Concentration

USA

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What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences (Child Life track) prepares students to pursue a career in the child life profession. This 32 credit hour track (or 34 credit hour track if a Child Life practicum was not completed prior to entrance) involves course work aligned with recommendations and requirements of the Association of Child Life Professionals, the primary professional organization of child life specialists. The curriculum provides classroom and field experiences enabling students to build on skills and knowledge key to working as a child life professional.

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 per year
Health Insurance- 1324

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

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$17,482.00 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

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission requirements for the child life program are:

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
A bachelors degree or minor in human development, family science, child and family development, health services, or a related field.
An undergraduate or graduate course in child development.
An undergraduate practicum/internship and/or volunteer or work experience with children, youth and/or families.
Recommended: Undergraduate coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology with a grade of B or better.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

*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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