GCHLM-MAJOR - Child Life (MS)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide all of the following items. Only completed applications will be reviewed:

• Provide evidence of a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application to the Edgewood College graduate program.

• Complete and submit graduate application (including $30 fee).

• Request that official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate academic credits received from any post-secondary institutions be sent directly to Edgewood College Graduate and Professional Studies.

• Two letters of recommendation speaking to applicant success within a master’s level program and the field of Child Life. One letter must be from a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).

• 25 hours of work with well children (paid or non-paid) Clinical Experience Hours Verification Form.

• 75 hours of volunteer work in a child life setting.

• A written statement is required when applying to the Child Life Program. This essay should include the following:

  • Interests and motivation for wanting to be a Child Life Specialist

  • Ability to succeed in graduate school

  • What preparation, or accomplishments to date that impact your success as a future Child Life Specialist

• An interview with the Program Director and an admissions team is mandatory. This interview can occur online or face-to-face prior to acceptance.

International students must contact the Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions Office regarding additional admission requirements. Additional international student requirement information is available in the Admissions section of the Edgewood University Academic Catalog.