Child Life, Master of Arts (MA): Plan of Study

Plan of Study 

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking with the academic department is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.

First Year
Fall QuarterCr.Winter QuarterCr.Spring QuarterCr.Summer QuarterCr.
CDST 5365CDST 5355CDST 5375CDST 595 or 594 (may be taken in summer or fall term)24
CDST 6011CDST 5385CDST 600 or 6012 
Children's Studies Elective15CDST 600 or 6012Children's Studies Elective15 
Children's Studies Elective15Children's Studies Elective15  
 16 17 12 4
Total Cr. 49
1

Required Electives–All students are required to take four electives. Additional electives available with prior approval from Program Director.

2

Required Clinical Experience

  • If a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) at program entry: Clinical experience is waived (no child life internship or applied fieldwork required). Total credits: 44–45.

  • If not a CCLS at program entry: Must complete a Child Life Internship or Applied Child Life Fieldwork to meet the clinical requirement. Total credits: 48–49.