Concordia University and John Molson School of Business
Master of Arts - Child Studies

Montreal, Canada

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Arts in Child Studies offers a comprehensive exploration of child development, learning, and welfare. This program integrates theoretical perspectives with practical applications, enhancing understanding of children’s needs in various contexts. Students will engage in diverse learning activities and research projects, benefiting from a blend of academic and hands-on experiences.

Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue careers in fields such as child advocacy, social work, education, and community outreach. The program prepares students for roles in non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies, equipping them with the skills to support child welfare and development effectively.

The MA in Child Studies investigates child cognition, emotion, social functioning, language, literacy, numeracy, moral development, special needs learners, and play. Education researchers also consider the critical role that families, peers, teachers, schools, inclusive practices, communities and culture play in development. They examine factors that shape children’s development using quantitative, mixed-method, and qualitative approaches (including arts-based methodologies). Students also have access to our Observation Nursery to document children’s learning processes. Faculty members offer individualized mentorship and support, allowing students to link theory to practice while completing an internship project or thesis. Montreal provides numerous settings where students can work with children and families in both English and French, including Quebec’s universal childcare system, preschool programs, diverse schools (including French immersion and alternative schools), after-school programs, two children's hospitals, and community services.

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