Overview

Coursework of Holistic Child Development program at Lee University emphasizes legal and ethical issues in working for non-profits and NGOs, utilizing community resources, and research-supported interventions.

Program Objectives

Understand the stages of human growth and development in childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood.

Apply theological and psychosocial methods for an appropriate treatment of children and adolescents.

Demonstrate sensitivity to, and an appreciation of, the spiritual needs of individuals.

Recognize the social, economic, political, and cultural factors that affect the situation of children and adolescents.

Engage in research and investigation concerning children and adolescents.

Understand the state and national laws and policies of the rights of children.

Examine international legislation concerning the protection of children and adolescents.

Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and concerns surrounding the integration of Christian faith and the ministry and service to children and adolescents.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods
Community Interventions
Non-Profit Project Design and Evaluation
Cultural Contexts in the Helping Professions

Counseling Children and Adolescents: Developmental Issues and Interventions
Play Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cleveland, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 75 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

As this degree program is primarily for students interested in working for international developmental and advocacy organizations, the practical experiences for the typical student are conceptualized as post-degree, although it is possible to earn elective credit for local internship experiences.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36180 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36180 USD / year

≈ 36180 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

36180 USD / year

≈ 36180 USD / year

Funding

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