Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This program works in a medical setting with children and their families. The psychosocial stress of hospitalization and medical procedures are reduced through normalization of the environment, developmentally appropriate activities, preparation and support for medical procedures and therapeutic play. To become a Certified Child Life Specialist, a student must complete the academic requirements, three field experiences as defined by the Child Life Council and pass the Certification Examination of the Child Life Council. Level 1 field experience includes working with normally developing children in a non-medical setting. Field level 2 and 3 experiences occur in a Child Life program at an approved pediatric facility under the supervision of Academic and Clinical Certified Child Life Specialists. Field level 2 practicum includes 128 hours in the clinical setting and weekly class meetings. Field level 3 internship ranges from 480 to 650 hours, to be completed in an intensive, full-time format.

Modul program

The modules include 3750:100 Introduction to Psychology, 3850:100 Introduction to Sociology, 3230:150 Cultural Anthropology, 3150:101 Chemistry for Everyone, 3150:100 Chemistry and Society, 3100:200 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, 3100:201 Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I, 3470:250 Statistics for Everyday Life, 3470:260 Basic Statistics, 3470:261 Introduction to Statistics I, 3470:262 Introduction to Statistics II, 3600:120 Introduction to Ethics, 2040:256 Diversity in American Society, 3230:251 Human Diversity, 2740:120 Medical Terminology, 3100:202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, 3100:203 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II, 3750:430 Psychological Disorders of Children, 5200:360 Teaching in the Early Childhood Center, 5200:370 Early Childhood Center Lab, 7400:133 Nutrition Fundamentals, 7400:201 Courtship, Marriage and the Family, 7400:265 Child Development, 7400:270 Theories and Guidance of Play, 7400:280 Early Childhood Curriculum Methods, 7400:295 Direct Experiences in the Hospital, 7400:296 Hospital Based Child Life, 7400:365 Infant, Families and Society, 7400:400 Nutrition, Communication and Education Skills, 7400:404 Middle Childhood and Adolescence, 7400:451 The Child in the Hospital, 7400:452 Child, Illness and Loss, 7400:453 Facilitating Support Groups, 7400:455 Practicum Experience in a Child-Life Program, 7400:484 Hospital Settings, Children and Families, 7400:495 Internship: Guided Experience in a Child-Life Prog 8, 7400:496 Parent Education.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

International students are not required to take the SAT or the ACT for standard admission. However, these tests may be required for direct admission and scholarship consideration. Undergraduate students must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 173 (61 Internet-based test), a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or a minimum MELAB score of 69. TOEFL, IELTS and MELAB scores are valid for two (2) years from test date. The University of Akron accepts only valid test scores.

Kualifikasi

Sarjana (S1)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

University Of Akron

Nama jurusan

College of Fine and Applied Arts, School of Family and Consumer Science