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As demand for child life specialists continues to grow, we hope you’ll choose a graduate program at Bank Street and learn how to best support the mental and emotional wellbeing of children battling serious and chronic illnesses and their families.

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Why Bank Street?

Supporting the Emotional Needs of Children

In deepening your skills and practice, you’ll be better prepared to support children and their families when they need you the most.

Prepared in the Long Run

Bank Street is proud that 87% of its graduates remain in the field of education and 87% feel more confident in their specialty than comparison professionals.

A Growing Field

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of child, family, and school social workers, which includes Child Life Specialists, is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

Jessica Torres is a Child Life specialist
Alumni Voices
The advisory aspect of the fieldwork was very helpful and felt very personal even though the program is online. I felt the presence, guidance, and support from my peers and advisor.
Jessica Torres, GSE ’19