Advanced Studies in Child Life (ASCL)

This course will examine multiple methods of research in counseling and human development. Quantitative, and mixed methods of research will be discussed. Specifically, students will be exposed to many aspects of the research process: theoretical framworks, research questions, research proposal, survey design and implementation, interviews, observations, and presentation of findings.

Skills for administration and organization of child life programs in hospitals and other medical care settings. 60 hours of fieldwork required.

Examines parenting issues with medically fragile children in home, school, hospital, and community. Covers legal, ethical, moral, educational, cultural, religious, and gender issues. May be taken for letter grade only.

This course introduces candidates to the many diverse health care environments including hospitals and health care community settings where through research, technology, and practical application incorporating Child Life theories, approaches, practices and program development into the field of health care. Each candidates gains firsthand experience by completing a hospital practicum and practical work experience in community health care and outreach settings/organizations, developing the appropriate child life skill sets and competencies. Can be taken for letter grade only. Not challengeable.

Effects of disease and/or injuries on physical, emotional, and social needs of hospitalized children. Includes anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Not challengeable.

Psychosocial and emotional needs of hospitalization in relation to medical illness. Developing clinical education interventions for medical procedures. Can be taken for letter grade only.

Provides information regarding the social, emotional, and physical effects of hospitalization on children and their families. Includes basic medical terminology and charting, and role of the child life specialist. Not challengeable.

Examines concepts of loss, grief, and death. Includes interventions with families. Not challengeable.

Play techniques and pediatric information. Role of child development specialist working with children under stress and in hospitals. 60 hours of fieldwork required. Not challengeable.

Acquaints teachers with current concepts regarding their involvement with individual students, groups, and parents. Not challengeable.

Advanced specialization for child life specialist in hospital/ medical setting. Emphasizes clinical education, interventions, and interaction with children, family, and medical staff. Not challengeable.

This seminar is the culminating activity for Master of Science in Education degrees. Students focus on or tie together concepts, issues, or problems from their area of concentration that warrant further investigation and study. Students prepare a paper in their area of concentration. Not challengeable.

Student-designed courses approved by a faculty member. Prior approval of goals, objectives, procedures, and assessment plan is required. May be taken multiple times with a different topic for credit. Not challengeable.