Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Human Development and Family Science - Child Life in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Child life specialists support children in medical environments by implementing normalizing activities and coping techniques through play. They build therapeutic connections with young patients and their families while delivering age-appropriate interventions for healthcare experiences. The curriculum readies students for clinical internships under Certified Child Life Specialists and fulfills the Child Life Council's requirements for professional certification eligibility.
This interdisciplinary program takes a lifelong perspective on studying children, adolescents, and families, covering specialties like early childhood education, youth services, family support, consumer sciences, and educator preparation. Students examine current trends, societal issues, and policies impacting families while evaluating cultural and familial influences on developmental growth. Graduates pursue careers across various sectors dedicated to strengthening family systems in modern society. The Human Development and Family Science bachelor's program holds accreditation from the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and meets the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) standards for Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 8.0
Qualification Requirements
Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member (NACES member agency, https://www.naces.org/members) for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. MSU's preferred transcript evaluation service is TEC or MyIEE.
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
International undergraduate students applying to Mississippi State University must demonstrate English language proficiency in order to register for academic courses. The following methods of a demonstration are approved:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 525 for paper-based test, 197 for computer-based test, and 71 for Internet-based test
English portion of the ACT: minimum 19.
Duolingo English Test score of 120
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
International undergraduate students applying to Mississippi State University must demonstrate English language proficiency in order to register for academic courses. The following methods of a demonstration are approved:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 525 for paper-based test, 197 for computer-based test, and 71 for Internet-based test
English portion of the ACT: minimum 19.
Duolingo English Test score of 120
Tuition
USD
27,487