About Early Childhood Professional Education in Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University's early childhood professional education program includes coursework and experiences leading to both a Michigan K-8 certification and an Early Childhood General and Special (ZS) Endorsement. If you decide to major in early childhood education at WMU, you will take courses in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. You will be required to minor in at least two of these subjects.
An Early Childhood Education General and Special (ZS) Endorsement will also be available to you if you major in elementary education, special education with elementary, speech pathology, music with an elementary education minor, or art with an elementary education minor. Along with the certificate and the endorsement, WMU’s early childhood program will provide you with:
- An opportunity to belong to a community of students and faculty with common interests.
- Experience with children from birth up to 9 years.
- A portfolio of evidence of increasing skill level—a valuable tool in securing professional employment.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 61
- PTE : 46
Western Michigan University Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
405.2 million USD |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Cost of Attendance |
28,195 USD |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
28% |
| Application Deadline (Regular) |
January 15 |
| Application Fee |
100 USD |
| Acceptance Rate |
81% |
| English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Admission Helpdesk |
269-387-4357 |
Western Michigan University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Michigan Resident Tuition |
$12,094 |
| Books and Supplies |
$987 |
| Other Fees |
$923 |
| Room and Board |
$10,567 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$27,071 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$15,118 |
| Books and Supplies |
$987 |
| Other Fees |
$923 |
| Room and Board |
$10,567 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$30,095 |
