Western Michigan University
About the Program
The departments mission is to provide integrative educational programs and conduct research focused on reciprocal relationships among individuals, families, and their near environment toward the goal of improving the quality of life within a dynamic world community.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Studies | 60% | |
| Human Development | 40% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- Career Seminar
- Field Experience
- Consumer Education
- Human Sexuality
- Infant/Toddler Development
- Child Development
- Adolescent Development
- Computer Applications
- Personal Nutrition
- Global Ecology of Families
- Intimate Relationships
- Teaching Family Life Education
- Later-Life Family Relationships
- Effective Parenting
- Raising Children in Contemporary Society
- Internship
- Topics in FCS
- Administration of Child Development Centers
The Family and consumer Sciences (FCS) department at Western Michigan University offers two unique degrees that focus on the needs of children and famiies within the context of their communities. Family Studies and Child Development majors are designed to provide a comprehensive educational curriculum taught from an ecological perspective. The program features a multicultural perspective that helps families and individuals interface with a diverse and changing global community. Students explore relationshps among individuals, families and their environment and culture with the goal of improving quality of life within communities and society at large.
Graduate Program
- Gender, Culture & Families
- Consumer Education
- Human Sexuality
- Family Life Education
- Adult/Child Interaction
- Family Law, Ethics, & Professional Issues
- Studies in Family Relationships
- Introduction to Basic Research Design & Methods
- Interpersonal Techniques for Working with Families
- Practicum
- Independent Research
- Masters Thesis (optional)
Master's Level
CFLE Information
NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.
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The MA in Family & Consumer Sciences (Family Life Education emphasis) is offered at three locations: Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Some courses are on-line. Additional certificate programs are available in Holistic Health, Non-profit Administration, and Substance Prevention and Drug Abuse.