ED 475 3 - Child Life Internship

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 6
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 12

This course will provide students with the opportunity to apply academic and clinical skills learned in the classroom in a professional program setting under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. Students will be required to explore the application of their unique background and foundation included with interpersonal skills to develop a philosophy and professional standard that will encourage their emerging role as a family centered health care professional. Consideration of all current aspects of multidisciplinary health care will be included as students create an understanding of medical, psychosocial, and ethical care of children in hospitals and health care settings.

Offered Fall, Winterim, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all other coursework.