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
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Family & Consumer Science Early Childhood Education View 409 other Masters in Early Childhood Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
61050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
61050 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 61050 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Boston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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