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Skip to main content Global Menu Search AcademicsAdmissionsFinancial AidStudent LifeAthleticsResearchGive AboutA–ZContactFind PeoplegoWMUVisit Secondary menuAbout A–Z Contact Find People goWMU Visit Search Main menuAcademics Admissions Financial Aid Student Life Athletics Research Give Academics Section Menu HomeUndergraduate Graduate Contact Us Academics Child Development and Services Family and Consumer Sciences Western Michigan University's child development and services major prepares individuals to work with children and their families in a range of care and service settings. The program includes selection of courses within one of two tracks: child programming and administration, which fulfills state of Michigan requirements for childcare center directors, or child life foundations, which provides fundamental knowledge for service as child life specialist. Beyond the classroom As a child development and services student at WMU, you will complete a semester-long internship that is aligned with your area of study. Internships are designed to enhance your understanding of current issues and practices, help you gain valuable work experience and grow your professional network and resume.You can also gain valuable networking and professional development opportunities through student and community organizations, including the Child Life Student organization. After you graduate Studies in child development and services prepare students for effective practice in a range of human service roles and settings. Recent WMU graduates with degrees in child development and services are working as:Child, youth and family extension agentsParent educatorsHome visitorsAdoption and foster care specialistsSenior activity directorsJuvenile court workersChildcare center directorsYouth advocatesSexuality educatorsAmong the public and private human service organizations and agencies they work for are:Community, child and youth engagement programsAdoption, foster care and refugee servicesChildcare and out-of-school programsSummer campsParks and recreation programsSenior programsSenior and youth residential servicesSchool-based servicesMuseumsNature centersChildren’s hospitalsAdult and child protective services Where is this program offered? All required core courses are available online. Students can also take the majority of classes for child development and services in-person on WMU’s Kalamazoo Main Campus. Other programs of interest Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Public and Nonprofit Administration Social Work HomeUndergraduate Graduate Contact Us Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo MI 49008-5200 USA(269) 387-1000 Academic colleges Apply to WMU Join our mailing list Visit campus Audiences Alumni and Donors Businesses Veterans Locations Kalamazoo Regional Locations Online Education Stryker School of Medicine Services Accessibility Campus Safety Information and Resources Human Resources Maps Parking Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo MI 49008-5200 USA(269) 387-1000Contact WMUWMU Notice of Non-DiscriminationLand Acknowledgment Statement© 2024 All rights reserved.