Child Life

Overview

The Child Life program of Texas Woman's University is offered 100% online for those who are seeking a graduate degree and need to meet the necessary academic requirements for certification in Child Life.

Program Features

• Degree completion in as little as 4 semesters or 37 credit hours*

• 100% online

• Professional Option (No thesis required)

• Knowledgeable and supportive faculty with expertise in child development, child life and developmental psychology

• Two full-time faculty members are Certified Child Life Specialists

The master’s degree in Child Life covers child growth and development from infancy through adolescence, including cognitive, social, emotional and physical development with an emphasis on how health and hospitalization can impact development in all domains, as well as family dynamics and relationships.

Students explore major theories and empirical research on child development and child life and how it applies to work with children and families in a healthcare or community setting.

Gain marketable skills:

• Practical application of child development and child life knowledge in work with children and families, particularly in areas where families are experiencing stress or crisis

• Ability to critically consume research literature and evidence-based practice literature

• Ability to apply research evidence to professional practice

• Developmental assessment skills

• Developmentally appropriate intervention planning

• Written communication skills

• Critical thinking skills

Career Opportunities

• Certified Child Life Specialist

• Child and family advocacy

• Early childhood intervention

• Community outreach

• Parent education