Child Life Practicum Application Materials

The 100-hour child life practicum experience is designated for students actively pursuing a career as a child life specialist, preference is given to students who have started their child life coursework, are affiliated with a university, and have not yet completed a practicum. *Students who have already completed a child life practicum may be considered if multiple practicum placements are available based on staff availability.

The Child Life practicum is primarily offered during the summer semester. The practicum may be offered at the New Brunswick or Mountainside campus - or a combination - based on staff availability. Hours are typically spread out over several weeks or the entire summer.*If a semester long internship is not being offered in the spring or fall, a practicum experience may be available.

Please check with the Child Life Clinical Internship Coordinator for availability. Practicums are currently not available. Please check back for updated application information in the future when student programming resumes.

All Child Life student questions can be directed to the Child Life Clinical Internship Coordinator, Christina Dellibovi, at cdellibovi@childrens-specialized.org.

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