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Overview
Key facts
The Child Life and Family-Centered Care program at Boston University is designed to educate students for entry-level positions as child life specialists and to prepare them to sit for the Association of Child Life Professionals certification examination.
Students will:
- Demonstrate the ability to assess needs of children undergoing medical treatments and provide psychological preparation for stressful events.
- Implement child life services using evidence-based practice.
- Create an environment where play is valued.
- Provide a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for children and families.
- Meet all professional competencies defined by the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Issues in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Special Education
- Autism
- Families with Children with Disabilities
- Student with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 84
Credits
48 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education View 195 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 84
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Statement of Qualifications and Objectives
- Equity & Inclusion Statement
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities attended
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official standardized test score reports, if required*
- Analytical Essay (doctoral applicants only)
- Non-refundable $95 application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
58560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 58560 USD per year during 18 months. -
National
58560 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 58560 USD per year during 18 months.
Living costs for Boston
1560 - 3239 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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