Step 1: Submit the Intent to Apply Form

The Intent to Apply Form must be submitted at least 14 days before the start of the enrollment period to ensure adequate time for access and preparation.

Once the Intent to Apply Form has been submitted, the program will receive additional information via email for how to apply, resources, FAQs, etc.

SUBMIT INTENT TO APPLY FORM

Step 2: Submit Full Application During Application Window

Programs must submit their full application during the application windows:

Step 3: Application is Reviewed

Once the application is submitted, it is reviewed by the Endorsement Review Committee (made up of CCLSs) using the rubrics listed below.

Undergraduate Endorsement Application Rubric
Graduate Endorsement Application Rubric

Step 4: Decision is Made

The Endorsement Review Committee will make a final decision on the application. The decision will be sent to the program and can be:

1. Approved

2. Application Extended Pending Edits (programs will have 30 days to provide updates to the application to be re-reviewed)

3. Denied (programs will have a chance to appeal for up to 30 days after a denial)

Step 5: Approved Programs Complete Annual Maintenance

If approved, programs are required to complete annual maintenance. Annual maintenance includes a fee and filling out a form that will be reviewed by the Endorsement Review Committee. 

Undergraduate Endorsed Programs

• Auburn University, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Life Track, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2024.
• Central Washington University, Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Life, Child Life Specialization, Effective for students graduating between January 2019 and January 2024.
• Edgewood College, Bachelor of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between October 2019 and October 2024. 
• Harding University, Bachelor of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2024.
• Louisiana Tech University Bachelor of Science in Human Development Child Life Concentration, Effective for students graduating between October 2020 and October 2025.
• Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Specialization Track: Child Life Specialist, Effective for students graduating between April 2018 and April 2024.
• Tennessee Technological University, Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Child Life Concentration, Effective for students graduating between July 2019 and July 2024.
• Texas Woman's University, Bachelor of Science in Child Development, Child Life Emphasis, Effective for students graduating between January 2020 and January 2025. 

Graduate Endorsed Programs

• Bank Street College of Education, Master of Science in Child Life, Effective until December 2024.
• Azusa Pacific University, Master of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between April 2020 and April 2025.
• Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Master of Science in Child Life and Family Centered Care, Effective for students graduating between October 2018 and October 2025.
• Erikson Institute: Master of Science in Child Development with a Child Life Concentration for students graduating between October 2020 and October 2025.
• Loma Linda University, Master of Science, Child Life Specialist, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2025.
• McMaster University , Master of Science in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2025.
• The University of Iowa, Master of Science Health & Human Physiology, Sub-Track Child Life, Effective for students graduating between January 2019 and January 2024.
• The University of Minnesota, Master of Arts in Applied Child and Adolescent Development, Child Life Concentration, Effective for students graduating between July 2019 and July 2024.
• Towson University, Master of Science in Child Life, Administration and Family Collaboration, Effective for students graduating between January 2020 and January 2025.
• Texas Woman's University,  Master of Science in Child Life. Effective for students graduating between October 2020 - October 2025.
• University of Georgia, Master of Science in Child Life program, combination courses in Human Development and Family Science, Effective for students graduating between January 2021 and January 2026.