• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Western Michigan University's Bachelor of Science degree in Youth and Community Development is a course of professional development for youth workers in afterschool and out-of-school time programs, and informal learning environments. It is based on theoretical perspectives in childhood, adolescent, and family development, best pedagogical practices, and grounded in an ethic of family engagement and social action. It prepares change agents to transform communities through an intentional investment in youth with interdisciplinary coursework and community-based experiences. Youth development professionals assume roles in afterschool, community service and youth activism programs; public and private human services organizations and agencies; dropout prevention and alternative education; and juvenile justice. Students may also assume positions in informal learning environments such as museums, nature centers, environmental education, and outdoor and adventure programs.

The program is situated at the intersection of developmental theory, socio-ecological context, and youth worker skills and competencies. This program is rooted in community psychology and the prevention sciences to provide a foundation for studying setting-level interventions and developmental needs. Instructors invite students to critically examine youth in context of families and communities, root causes, and how individuals and organizations can address social inequalities. Students will study the practice of the youth worker to develop understandings and competencies in organizing effective learning environments and experiences to promote human flourishing.

Beyond the classroom

WMU's bachelor's degree in youth and community development is designed to build the skills and knowledge outlined in the National After School Association’s Core Knowledge and Competencies for After school and Youth Development Professionals. Graduates of this program may seek provisional status as a Certified Family Life Educator by the National Council on Family Relations.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Education and Human Development

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 A first-year applicant is a student who is applying for admission and who has not attempted or earned any college credit after graduating from high school (or earned equivalent). Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A minimum score of 61 iBT is required. Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) A minimum score of 69 is required. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module. A minimum score of 6.0 is required. Pearson Test of English Academic Module. A minimum score of 45 is required.

课程信息

学制：全日制(122 学分)

学费：US$17,541.00 (¥ 113,559) /年

开学时间：预计在九月 2022

申请截止日期：预计在November 2022

留学地点：Western Michigan University1903 W Michigan Avenue,KALAMAZOO,Michigan,49008, United States