• The Master of Science in Child Life Studies prepares students to excel as Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) in healthcare and other settings by fully developing and enhancing the professional knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective child life services with children and their families who are experiencing stressful or traumatic situations.
  • The standard track prepares students to become practicing Certified Child Life Specialists who work to minimize the psychological stress and trauma that children and their families experience during stressful events. 
  • The advanced track prepares students for greater professional responsibility as Certified Child Life Specialists, including the application of research into clinical practice, the role of mentor to colleagues, the attainment of healthcare leadership positions or the pursuit of doctoral studies.