HDFS401 - Child Life Theory and Practice

Course Details

Course Code: HDFS401 Course ID: 4699 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

Child Life Theory and Practice will support students in the application of knowledge of child development to educate, prepare, and support children and their families through the processes of hospitalization and changes in family dynamics related to illness. Child Life Theory and Practice is taught by a Certified Child Life Specialist and will meet one of the requirements of the Child Life Council to become a Certified Child Life Specialist. Pursuit of Child Life certification upon completion of this course is not required but is encouraged.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration12/25/2023 - 05/31/2024 Course Dates06/03/2024 - 07/28/2024 Start Month June SessionSpring 2024 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration01/29/2024 - 06/28/2024 Course Dates07/01/2024 - 08/25/2024 Start Month July SessionSummer 2024 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration02/26/2024 - 08/02/2024 Course Dates08/05/2024 - 09/29/2024 Start Month August SessionSummer 2024 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration03/25/2024 - 08/30/2024 Course Dates09/02/2024 - 10/27/2024 Start Month September SessionSummer 2024 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration04/29/2024 - 10/04/2024 Course Dates10/07/2024 - 12/01/2024 Start Month October SessionFall 2024 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.