Overview

Are you new to the field? If so, we offer a standard track of study. Get the skills you need to start a career as a child life specialist in a hospital or health care setting. Learn the skills and knowledge necessary to become certified as a child life specialist. Apply your skills to clinical practice, become a mentor to colleagues, attain a healthcare leadership position or pursue doctoral studies with the successful completion of this Child Life Studies at Missouri State University's master's degree.

Are you currently practicing as a certified child life specialist? Did your undergraduate degree have an emphasis or minor in child life studies? If so, you may be eligible for the advanced track degree option. Advanced track coursework enhances your understanding of child life practice research. This coursework helps you develop your own research initiatives within your practice as a certified child life specialist.

Within both tracks, complete a child life research practicum or a clinical child life internship and gain real-world experience. Attend classes online and via ZOOM (web conference) technology. Coursework is taught by Certified Child Life Specialists who have worked in clinical settings and have years of experience to draw upon and share. Make your MISSOURI STATEment as a child life specialist!

Career outcomes

Hospital child life specialist
Medical Camp Worker
Grief Center child life specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health, Safety and Nutrition

Child Life Theory and Practice

Growth Development

Prevent Abuse and Neglecting

Human Development Studies
Psychology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 25 other Masters in Childhood Studies in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

The International Student Application and Fee
Academic Requirements
Proof of English Proficiency
Graduate Study
Graduate Required Tests
U.S. Transfer Recommendation Form

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11820 USD / full

≈ 11820 USD / full
Out-of-State

11820 USD / full

≈ 11820 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11820 USD / full

≈ 11820 USD / full

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Child Life Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners