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 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 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 583 other Masters in Social Work 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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9660 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9660 USD / year

≈ 9660 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9660 USD / year

≈ 9660 USD / year

Living costs

La Verne

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

La Verne

Financing

Funding

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