Master of Science in Child Life

Concordia University Ann Arbor's Child Life and Interprofessional Practice Master's Program is a distinctive choice in that it provides, an evidence-based curriculum, integration and application of curriculum in interdisciplinary experiential (simulation) learning opportunities, and a Christian mission- including an emphasis on a mission trip and service opportunities.

Concordia University Ann Arbor is committed to preparing child life specialists who employ evidence-based methods in integrative health care settings and settings where children and families impacted by illness, injury, and health care are served. The intent of the Child Life Master’s Program is to prepare men and women for a life of service in the church, and in the world, within the specialized area of Child Life. This program is designed to deepen understanding of child development and of the processes of supporting children and families during medical interventions, crises, or hospitalization, in developmentally appropriate and in trauma-informed ways.