Upon completion of the MSc in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care, both streams of students will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehension of research methods and the ability to critically evaluate the validity of key assumptions and evidence
• Demonstrate ability to apply theoretical knowledge and patient and family-centred care principles to diverse pediatric health and community settings
• Apply concepts of pediatric psychosocial assessment incorporating child, family and health care variables
• Utilize effective communication strategies and documentation of pediatric psychosocial assessment and interventions to advocate for the diverse needs of infants, children, youth and families

Stream 1 students will additionally be able to:

• Illustrate scope of child life practice through clinical internships and clinical seminars
• Integrate knowledge of ethical principles and professional responsibility in accordance with the standards of child life professional practice
• Demonstrate capacity to assess and develop a plan of care for pediatric patients and families that is responsive to and inclusive of diverse needs
• Meet child life professional certification eligibility requirements

The Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care Program has a facilitated admission process for Indigenous applicants. In accordance with the Self-Identification policy of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) applicants who wish to apply through this process must complete the supplementary Self-identification Application. For information on the policy, application requirements and the online application, please refer to the Indigenous Health Learning Lodge.

Consideration will be given to Stream 1 Indigenous applicants who do not have child life volunteer hours. Those Indigenous applicants who satisfy all other Stream 1 admission requirements will be automatically invited to come for an interview. Interviews are not required for Stream 2 applicants. Indigenous applicants will be prioritized within this stream.