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Master of Science in Child Life

Tennessee Tech University

USA,Tennessee

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 15,310/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1915

Total Students: 10,000 +

Int. Students: 290 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505, USA

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Child Life

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Child Life degree program is designed for candidates pursuing careers applying evidence-based research knowledge to clinical child life practice for positive patient outcomes and patient experiences. This master’s degree is a practitioner’s degree to provide advanced content knowledge in child life clinical practice, psychosocial care of children and families, and evidence-based practice to credentialed CCLS professionals seeking a graduate degree for employment enhancement, bachelor’s prepared individuals seeking child life academic preparation for child life professional certification eligibility, and undergraduate human development and family science students seeking child life academic preparation for professional child life certification eligibility. The program is grounded in developmental theory, family science, and stress and coping for in-depth understanding of children and families

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,310 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Tennessee Tech University

CAD 10,714 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 71
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 48.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in from regionally accredited college or university accepted include: human development and family science, family and consumer sciences, health sciences, nursing, social work, and psychology. Other undergraduate degrees not specifically listed here will be reviewed based on transcript content.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.