Bring comfort where it's needed most
The Pre-Child Life emphasis in Family Studies at 鶹Ƶ University prepares students for work with children and families in healthcare and therapeutic settings. Coursework in sociology of health, adolescent psychology, and death and dying builds the foundational knowledge needed for child life certification and careers supporting children through medical experiences.
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What You'll Study
The Pre-Child Life concentration prepares you for the specialized and deeply meaningful work of supporting children and families through medical experiences — developing the developmental knowledge, therapeutic skills, and professional preparation needed to pursue child life specialist certification.
Bringing Comfort and Hope to Children in Hard Places
At 鶹Ƶ, preparing for child life work means developing both professional skill and genuine compassion for children facing some of life’s hardest moments. Faculty guide your formation as a helper who brings presence, knowledge, and hope to children and families navigating illness, hospitalization, and grief.
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