This program prepares individuals for careers working with children, from birth through adolescence, who are hospitalized or placed in medical facilities because of illness, injury, or disabling handicaps. While working with other health care profes

Location:

La Verne, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Special Education

Program Overview

Program Description:

This program prepares individuals for careers working with children, from birth through adolescence, who are hospitalized or placed in medical facilities because of illness, injury, or disabling handicaps. While working with other health care professionals charged with children's care, the child life specialist helps children minimize anxiety, maintain relationships with their families, and retain their independence and self-esteem. The child life specialist is a clinical educator who provides interventions to help patients and families understand and cope with hospitalization.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Requirements:

3 letters of reference, professional resume, written letter of intent/purpose, English and writing assessment through the letter of intent/purpose.