Bachelor of Science - Education and Human Development

Program Description

Western Michigan University's education and human development major provides current College of Education and Human Development students with the opportunity to pursue educational goals that cannot readily be accommodated in the majors offered in the CEHD academic departments. Students will work with the designated CEHD staff advisor to create a guided program of study that will then be approved by the faculty program coordinator. 

As an education and human development student at WMU, you will be required to complete at least one course with a practicum, field experience or off-campus experiential learning component. You will also complete a capstone portfolio that illustrates your completion of program learning outcomes.

Pre-Professional Pathways

Pre-professional is a category for College of Arts and Sciences students at Western Michigan University who intend to enter a professional school after graduating with their bachelor's degrees. If you plan to enter a health profession or attend law school, WMU's pre-professional pathways offer the guidance, support, academic preparation and field experience you need to be successful. Please let your recruiter know if you are interested in one or multiple pathways. The options are:

• Pre-chiropractic
• Pre-dental
• Pre-forensic science
• Pre-law
• Pre-medicine
• Pre-naturopathic medicine
• Pre-optometry
• Pre-pharmacy
• Pre-physical therapy
• Pre-physician assistant
• Pre-public health
• Pre-veterinary
• Pre-secondary education