• 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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If you desire a position in a public or private human service organization or program related to children, families and individuals, you should consider majoring in interdisciplinary family studies at Western Michigan University. Recent graduates hold positions with Healthy Families, Planned Parenthood, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Senior Services and other nonprofit organizations, as well as in state government, family courts, correctional facilities, rehabilitation centers and preschools.

The child and family development program offers flexibility, allowing you to complete the coursework for your major in person at the main Kalamazoo campus, online, or a hybrid mix of in person and online. This is not a teachable major.

As a family studies student at WMU, you will study:

How families work. The inter-relationship of families and society. Human growth and development across the life span. The physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality. The impact of resource management on daily life. The importance and value of education for parenting. The effect of policy and legislation on families. Ethical considerations in professional conduct. How to teach and develop curriculum for varied settings.

Beyond the classroom

If you decide to major in family studies at WMU, you will extend your academic work with on-the-job training in a child care, human service or nonprofit organization. You will independently locate a site that fits with your long-term career goals, and your program will be supervised by WMU faculty in cooperation with management personnel in the field.

The Family Studies student organization provides opportunities for you to interact with peers, hone leadership skills and serve the community. During meetings and service projects, you will network and learn about career paths and job opportunities.

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in family studies are working as:

Activities directors Executives and directors Extension agents Family assistance specialists Family educators Family life educators Family service field associates Home visitors Juvenile court workers Military child and youth specialists Parent educators Parent involvement specialists Program or service facilitators Senior services coordinators Substance abuse assessment specialists Volunteer directors

Among the organizations they work for are:

Administration on Children, Youth and Families Adoption and foster care agencies Community health centers Correctional facilities Courts Even Start, Head Start and Early On programs Faith and religious organizations Military family support programs Nonprofit organizations Nursing homes Preschools Rehabilitation centers Scout and youth organizations State and federal government

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

学制：须出席的在线/远程学习(122 学分)

学费：USD $503.92 per credit hour

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