Program Overview
The Child Life at Azusa Pacific University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child Life programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 28,770 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,770 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pacific, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child Life programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Child Development I
- Applied Child Development II
- Family Psychology and Family-centered Care I
- Family Psychology and Family-centered Care II
- Introduction to Child Life
- Therapeutic Interventions and Play-based Techniques I
- Therapeutic Interventions and Play-based Techniques II
- Ethics, Diversity, and Professional Issues
- Child Life Training and Leadership
- Pre-practicum in Child Life
- Practicum in Child Life
- Internship in Child Life
- Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
- Thesis/Project Seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- An International Graduate Application form\n(Apply Online | Download PDF*) \n
- $45 nonrefundable application fee \n
- A letter to the dean \n
- Three letters of recommendation \n
- Statement of Experience or Resume \n
- Official university transcripts (Please see\nthe Transcript Policy below.) \n
- Official TOEFL (90 iBT M.A./M.S.) or IELTS\n(7.0 M.A./M.S.) score \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,770 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,770 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,770 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,770 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Azusa Pacific University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, United States
Azusa Pacific University(APU) is aprivateevangelicalresearch universityinAzusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 inWhittier, California, with classes first held on...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
