Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University's child and family development program will prepare you to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and their families in a variety of settings. This program meets state of Michigan requirements for child care center directors. Recent graduates hold positions with Great Start, Migrant Head Start and YWCA in child development centers, youth programs, alternative education settings, hospitals and faith-based organizations and as early childhood educators, child life specialists and parent educators.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.