The Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care program uses both learning outcomes designed by the university and program specific learning outcomes. The program-specific outcome is described below:
The Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care program prepares students to work as Child Life Specialists within diverse environments to address the impact of stress and trauma on children and their families. Students will gain knowledge of developmental processes and competence in the application of theory and research to the practice of Child Life within formal healthcare settings, community agencies and policy/research forums. Students will learn the core issues and processes underlying typical and atypical development across the lifespan.