CHLF 308 - History of Child Life

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

An overview of the history of the child life profession, from the earliest development of pediatric care and the identification of psychosocial care for children in health care settings, through the emergence of child life as a professional organization. Topics will include fundamental theorists and researchers, and key pioneers whose work help define the profession, the Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals, the Child Life Council, and the CLC Archives. This is a predominantly online course.

Prerequisite(s): CHLF 301