We acknowledge and respect families as they present themselves, honoring the diversity and individuality they possess. We strive toward the provision of culturally sensitive care through acknowledgment of personal biases and commitment to lifelong learning. We strive to reduce the negative impact of stressful or traumatic events on the psychosocial wellbeing of children, youth, and families through relationships built on trust, respect, and professional competence.
We work to enhance the optimal growth and development of infants, children and youth through assessment, intervention, advocacy, and education. We embrace the value of play as a healing modality and a fundamental tool for facilitating communication, mastery, and coping. We adhere to a code of ethics and standards of clinical practice outlined by the Association of Child Life Professionals.
The program is set up as a cohort model, meaning you will take courses with other students entering the program at the same time as you. This has created an effectively supportive environment for learning. The program of study is outlined below:. Paul Thayer is a Clinical Associate Professor and full-time faculty member.
For more information about this program and requirements for admission please contact, Program Directors, Dr. Paul Thayer pthayer bu. Interested in learning more about BU Wheelock? Join our mailing list. Ready to apply? We take a family-centered approach to care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that the social, emotional and psychological needs are met for pediatric patients and their siblings and families, as well as for the young family members of adult patients.
Our child life specialists are trained health professionals with a background in child development, psychology and counseling. Our goal is to minimize stress and anxiety through evidence-based interventions and support services that meet the unique emotional needs of children.
We also assist children in transitioning from the hospital setting back to the classroom. To help ease the move, our team will make a presentation to your child's classmates and teachers to educate them about your child's medical condition and help them understand burns and burn prevention.
This allows the school community to gain an understanding of your child's situation so that they can help make the return to class as comfortable as possible. Learn More. Interested in becoming certified? This is your source for all the details on establishing eligibility, preparing for and taking the exam, and beyond. Ask ACLP. Network now!
Learn more. We work with students and organizations to manage tuition reimbursement plans, extend tuition discounts to various corporate partners in the region, offer third party billing and monthly payment plans, and work with veterans to maximize their available aid.
To be considered for admission, applicants must provide all of the following items. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the School of Education, Child Life Program for admission consideration:.
Additional evidence may be reviewed by the School of Education. These criteria reflect the policy recommendations and professional expectations of various national and state organizations related to the preparation of child life professionals. Edgewood College considers these criteria to be significant and appropriate guidelines for judging the professional merit of candidates in child life.
Students who have successfully pursued their academic work, have been actively involved in planning their programs with appropriate advisors, and who responsibly and reflectively participate in activities related to their professional preparation for child life should have no difficulty in meeting the criteria for admission to the child life program.
We offer rolling admission. Applications for Fall enrollment will be reviewed on three dates, provided seats are still open. Contact Joann Eastman at jeastman edgewood.
She has been a part of the Edgewood College faculty since She is an active member of the Association of Child Life Professionals ACLP and sits on multiple national committees promoting the profession and national academic standards. Schedule a Visit Give Veterans. Master of Science in Child Life The Child Life program at Edgewood College, which is an Association of Child life Professionals endorsed academic program, is committed to educating and preparing future child life specialists of the highest caliber and quality.
Expand all. You will benefit from: One-on-one academic and internship advising A cohort model program with small class sizes to enhance the therapeutic relationship Courses offered either face-to-face or virtually no campus visits Access and collaboration with numerous child life programs in Wisconsin and Illinois Practicum placement only available to those in the face-to-face cohorts.
Interdisciplinary Courses ED - Introduction to Research This course provides a general introduction to educational research and ethnographic, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Prerequisites: ED PHIL - Ethics for Health Care Professionals This course examines various important ethical issues in medical practice and health care while exploring some philosophical approaches to moral responsibility.
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