Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Child Life (Thesis) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Child Life program integrates Child Life studies within the HDFS framework. Students engage in practical hospital and healthcare experiences as part of their coursework. The curriculum aligns with the Association of Child Life Professionals' standards and thoroughly equips students for professional practice.
This program trains students to become Certified Child Life Specialists in medical environments. Participants explore both childhood and family development alongside Child Life theory, application, and investigation. The program merges Human Development and Family Science courses with specialized Child Life studies. Practical components allow students to implement theoretical knowledge in clinical settings. The course sequence fulfills Association of Child Life Professionals requirements, prepares students for internships, and covers material for the certification examination.
The curriculum blends Human Development and Family Science with focused Child Life coursework. Students gain hands-on experience applying concepts in healthcare environments. The structured progression ensures readiness for both internships and certification testing. Typically, students complete the program in six semesters spanning two academic years, including summer terms.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students with a Bachelor's degree in HDFS or a related area can apply for admission to our Master's program in Child Life. Strong candidates for the Child Life program will have a strong background in child development (including at least two college courses), as well as substantial experience working directly with children and families. Evidence of working with children and families in health care settings (such as hospitals or camps for children with medical needs) is preferred. If you have completed a practicum in child life, please have your practicum supervisor serve as one of the three recommenders on your application.
We do not require the GRE for application to this program, and will not review your GRE scores even if you include them in your application.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
We do not require the GRE for application to this program, and will not review your GRE scores even if you include them in your application.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630