Overview

The MS in Child Life curriculum at University of La Verne consists of 36 total units and is typically completed in three (3) years of study. The program culminates with a graduate seminar.

Features

The University also has partnerships with more than 65 hospitals nationwide and several in Canada for child life practicums and internships; two internship experiences are included in the degree requirements.

All Child Life courses are taught by Certified Child Life Specialists, and our teaching team has more than 60 years of combined hospital child life experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Psychology and Development

Writing for Child Development

Teaching in a Diverse Society

Infant and Toddler Development

Early Childhood Student Teaching

Assessment Education Specialist Professionalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

La Verne, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Childhood Studies View 73 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission.

Application Fee. Submit a non-refundable application fee (paid at time of application submission).

Transcripts. We’ll need official transcripts from every college or university you have attended, including one showing a bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university (doctoral programs may also require a master’s degree). Have your previous institutions send your transcripts directly to the University of La Verne’s Office of Admission.

Letters of Recommendation. Have a professor, colleague, supervisor, mentor, etc., write us a letter about your academic and professional competency. (Hint: You can send a recommendation request form in the application.)

Personal Statement. Demonstrate your ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study. (Hint: Some programs have specific prompts or topics that they want to see in your personal statement.

Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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9660 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9660 USD / year

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In-State

9660 USD / year

≈ 9660 USD / year

Living costs

La Verne

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

La Verne

Financing

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