The Bachelor of Science - Child Life at East Carolina University is an undergraduate programme designed to develop relevant academic knowledge and practical skills. The child life program at East Carolina University is a sought after and competitive major that prepares you for a career that is both fulfilling and sometimes challenging. As a child life student, you will take many classes that will train and prepare you to work in a medical environment as you help children and their families cope with critical illnesses they are facing. Careers as a child life specialist are competitive and could include working in a hospital, medical clinic, physician's office, or dentist office. At East Carolina, students within the child life major study material designed to give them a first-hand look at their future as a child life specialist. Students complete practicums within a hospital setting and within the Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center. Students also complete a semester long practicum within a medical setting prior to their final semester long internship under a Certified Child Life Specialist. Through these hands-on experiences, students will be able to get a better picture of what the career entails.
Program Structure
This programme follows a structured undergraduate curriculum focused on the academic discipline and its practical applications. Students build subject knowledge, analytical ability, and transferable skills through coursework and learning activities.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should meet the university’s current academic, English-language, and admission requirements for this programme. Requirements may vary according to the applicant’s qualification and study background.
