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Child Life and Community Health --- graduate certificate

24 Months Online Certificate Program

University of the Fraser Valley

Program Overview

The Child Life and Community Health program prepares you to meet the professional requirements of the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) to become eligible to write the Child Life Certification Exam and earn the designation of Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).While this unique 15-credit graduate certificate prepares you for a career in a hospital or community health care setting, it is also an excellent choice for working in a variety of settings supporting children, youth, and families in challenging life situations.The small cohort format provides a supportive learning environment in which you are able to explore the theories specific to child life, therapeutic play, child development, transitions, and acquire the skills and knowledge required to work with grief andloss.Ass part of the program, you gain work experience in the form of a 600-hour internship where you demonstrate competency in specific clinical skills as defined by the Association of Child Life Professionals.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree: Applicants must complete an undergraduate degree (Child and Youth Care, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other allied degree) from a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (B average).

Career Options

  • Healthcare Play Specialist
  • Hospital Play Specialist
  • Child & Youth Bereavement Worker
  • Patient Education & Support Coordinator

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