CFD 610 - Child Life Theory and Practice

Credit Hours: 3

This course prepares students to design, implement, and manage comprehensive school-based agricultural education programs. Emphasis is placed on yearlong and semester-long curriculum planning using Understanding by Design, community assessment, classroom and program management, and integration of FFA and SAE components. Students develop a scope and sequence, instructional philosophy, and program of activities that reflect effective teaching, leadership, and management practices in agricultural education. The course will also address the six required topics set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP): (1) Official ACLP documents; (2) Scope of practice; (3) Impact of illness, injury and healthcare on patients and families; (4) Family-centered care; (5) Therapeutic play; and (6) Psychological preparation. May be taught concurrently with CFD 510. Cannot receive credit for both CFD 510 and CFD 610.

Prerequisite: admission into the CFD major-Child Life Option and completion of or concurrent enrollment in CFD 354 or admission into the Child Life Studies Graduate Program.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Spring