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BS Child and Family Studies in Child Life Concentration and Pediatric Health Care Settings

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ohio University

Program Overview

This concentration prepares students for careers working with children and families in pediatric health care settings, including the Ronald McDonald House, Make-a-Wish organizations, and children's hospitals. This concentration also prepares students to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), as designated by the Child Life Council, the governing organization that oversees this profession

Program Key Stats

$44174 (Annual cost)



74 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
80

1300
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, Official SAT or ACT scores, Performance in curriculum,Class rank,Grade point average,Evidence of sufficient funding to support your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period, Statement of activities.Official TOEFL or IELTS results: TOEFL:PBT-525, IBT-71, IELTS-6.0

Career Options

  • Family and consumer sciences educator
  • Director (of child care center
  • social services program
  • food service program
  • etc
  • )
  • Product developer
  • Financial planner
  • Family advocate

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