[header] How to become a child life specialist [title] Earn a bachelor's degree in child life. [step] To be certified, a bachelor's degree in any field will do. However, a bachelor's degree in child life or similar field is a better option. 
Similar fields include psychology, child development, child and family studies, and early childhood education. [substeps] You can find schools that offer bachelor's degrees in child life at https: // www.childlife.