EDCD 430 - Intro to Child Life Spec Prog


This course will provide students with an introduction to the Child Life Specialist profession. The course will address topics specific to the profession including: separation and loss; childhood illness, injuries, diseases and disorders; abuse and neglect; therapeutic play; and family advocacy. The course will be taught by a nationally certified Child Life Specialist from Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Typically offered Fall.
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite EDCD 101 /C And EDCD 112 /C And EDCD 115 /C
Corequisite -

Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: SCED



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