Child Life Student Interns

Contact: Janice Nellis, MS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Student Internship Coordinator

Phone: 315 464-7506

Thank you for your interest in our internship training program. Three times a year, for 15 weeks, our Child Life Program offers comprehensive internship training to qualified students currently enrolled in an academic program in Child Life or a related field. These are full time training positions with sessions beginning in January, May, and September.

Qualifications

To be an eligible candidate, you must possess:

  • Core curriculum classes in child life or related field
  • Student or work experience with children in group settings
  • Experience working with children in an established child life program in a health care setting (150 hours minimum volunteer, field work or practicum placement)
  • Knowledge of psychosocial issues related to illness and hospitalization

Application Information

 Application DeadlineOffer DeadlineAcceptance Deadline
FallMay 5June 22June 28
SpringSeptember 5October 22October 28
SummerJanuary 5February 22February 28

Please submit the application along with your resume and cover letter.

INTERNSHIP APPLICATION PDF document

Applications should be sent to:

Child Life Program
750 E. Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210

Applicants will be interviewed in person. No phone interviews will occur. Application is not a guarantee of acceptance. Due to the expectation that we provide students with quality supervision and education during placement, a limited number of students are accepted per semester.

Should you have any questions, please contact:
Child Life Program at 315 464-7547

Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
One Children's Circle
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315 464-KIDS
Toll Free: 866 543-KIDS