Foundations and Theory in Child Life Practice

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Provides an overview of the child life specialist profession and its mission and history. The content areas required by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) for certification are covered, including scope of practice, ethical principles of practice, and child life competencies that inform the profession. Students analyze and understand theory in relation to family structure, family systems, life course theory, psychosocial theory, and other theories relevant to the child life profession.