Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Family and Consumer Sciences - Child Life in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,240
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences (Child Life specialization) equips students for careers in child life services. This program requires 32 credit hours (or 34 if no prior Child Life practicum was completed) and follows curriculum guidelines set by the Association of Child Life Professionals, the field's leading organization. Through coursework and hands-on training, students develop essential competencies for professional practice in child life settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements for the child life program are:
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
A bachelor’s degree or minor in human development, family science, child and family development, health services, or a related field.
An undergraduate or graduate course in child development.
An undergraduate practicum/internship and/or volunteer or work experience with children, youth and/or families.
Recommended: Undergraduate coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology with a grade of B or better.
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Child life application deadlines are January 15 (for summer session and fall semester), March 26 (for fall or spring semesters), and October 1 (for spring semester and summer session).
Tuition
USD
15,240