Child Life Practicum
Child Life Practicum Overview & Requirements
Student must have an academic supervisor for the duration of the practicum,
submit a proof of registration, and academic transcript (unofficial is
accepted). The student must be registered in Child Life courses approved
by ACLP and eligible for a Child Life internship.
The application submission dates are as follows:
Application Due: November 11, 2024
Practicum Schedule: January - March 2025
Application Due: March 3, 2025
Practicum Schedule: June/July 2025
Application Due: June 2, 2025
Practicum Schedule: September - November 2025
Application Due: November 3, 2025
Practicum Schedule: January - March 2025
Application Due: March 2, 2026
Practicum Schedule: June/July 2026
Application Due: June 1, 2026
Practicum Schedule: September - November 2026
Application Due: November 2, 2026
Practicum Schedule: January-March 2027
Application Due: March 1, 2027
Practicum Schedule: June/July 2027
- The Child Life Practicum is available to students currently enrolled in a Child Life program
- Student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours experience with children - this should include hours with well children and sick children (camps, hospital, special events, walks, etc.). These can include volunteer hours and/or work experience.
- Student are required to commit to a 10 weeks rotation and a minimum of 12 hours per week (schedules may vary due to school commitments)
- Student must be flexible. Some rotations will include early morning, late evenings, and/or weekends
- Student must complete an application and submit all requested documentation by the due date to be considered for a practicum
- Student must have an academic supervisor for the duration of the practicum, submit a proof of registration, and academic transcript (unofficial will be accepted)
- The Practicum consists of 1 week orientation, 2 weeks in acute care, 2 student preferred rotations for 3 weeks each, and 1 week of wrap up
- The practicum will require a variety of submitted work i.e. journals, article reviews, developmental assessments, activities, introduction of services, etc.
- Student will need to submit a resumé and 2 letters of recommendation: 1 Academic and 1 Professional (related to practicum)
- Student must meet volunteer requirements i.e. health records, immunizations, background check, etc…
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 504.896.9350.