Child Studies (MA)

This Master of Arts in Child Studies is a two-year, 45-credit graduate program at Concordia University offered through a thesis or an internship option. The program examines child development across cognitive, emotional, social, and linguistic domains, drawing on quantitative, mixed-method, and qualitative approaches, including arts-based methodologies. Students engage with research on the factors that shape children's development and apply this understanding to fields such as education, child care, and social policy. The program is delivered on-campus at Concordia's Sir George Williams campus with a single Fall intake each year. Applicants generally hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum B average and a significant concentration in child studies, education, or a related discipline, and one year of professional experience in child care or education is considered an asset. Thesis-based students typically receive funding packages, including awards and assistantships, at the time of admission, and out-of-province Canadian students can access additional dedicated funding.