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Master of Child Life
- La Verne, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor's degree training students to support children and families facing serious illness.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge of Child Life
- Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
- And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.
Career outcomes
- Child life specialist
- Hospital
- Medical clinic
- Physician's office
- Dental office
- Further study in child life
- Social work or allied health
Curriculum
- 120 semester hours: general education (40)
- 56-hour core including The Hospitalized Child
- A child life practicum and a child life internship
- Cognates (15) and restricted electives (9).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- Programme-specific requirements and English proof unless exempt.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited college or university; official transcripts, Recommendation letters, Personal statement, Program-specific extras; proof of English proficiency unless exempt
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Check the graduate requirements and recommended completion dates on the university website. Apply online and pay the 50 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts showing a regionally accredited bachelor degree
- Recommendation letters
- Personal statement
- Programme extras and English proof unless exempt. Receive the offer and pay the 200 USD non-refundable tuition deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds. Arrange the university health insurance fee for international students.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,905 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | La Verne Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Community Well-Being |
| Department | Child Life |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $15,905 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,605 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 176.