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The Child Life and Community Health , Postgrad.Cert. from University of the Fraser Valley prepares you for a career in a hospital or community health care setting, it is also an excellent choice for working in a variety of settings supporting children, youth, and families in challenging life situations.
The small cohort format provides a supportive learning environment in which you are able to explore the theories specific to child life, therapeutic play, child development, transitions, and acquire the skills and knowledge required to work with grief and loss.
As part of the program, you gain work experience in the form of a 600-hour internship where you demonstrate competency in specific clinical skills as defined by the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Career opportunities:
Career opportunities span a wide range of field settings and areas of practice. As a licensed Child Life Specialist, you may pursue a rewarding career in hospitals and community-based health settings such as hospice organizations, respite care, and specific health-related foundations.
You may find employment as a:

Healthcare Play Specialist
Hospital Play Specialist
Child & Youth Bereavement Worker
Patient Education & Support Coordinator
You may also seek international work opportunities, as the North American designations Hospital Play Specialist and Child Life Therapist are recognized globally.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Life and Community Health
Transitions: Working with Grief and Loss
Play, Expressive, and Nature-Based Practices
Child Life Internship

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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For national students: Fall semester: Applications open October 1. / Winter semester: Applications open May 1. / Summer semester: Applications open October 1.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbotsford, Canada

Disciplines

Health Administration View 37 other Masters in Health Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of intent outlining experience and career objectives.
Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.
Résumé.
Three reference letters (at least one academic and one employment/professional).
Applicants will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section) and will be applied toward tuition fees.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

74970 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 833 CAD per credit during 24 months.
National

52380 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 582 CAD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Abbotsford

1240 - 1930 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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