Child Life Student Internship

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 (minimum of 100 hour Child Life Practicum)
• Non-traditional Child Life students must have coursework verified by Child Life Council
• Knowledge of psychosocial issues related to illness and hospitalization

Application Information

Please submit the application, a minimum of 3 professional references and a copy of transcripts along with your resume and cover letter.

INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
INTERNSHIP LETTER

Applications should be sent to:

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 315 464-7506