Child Life Science Major
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
The Child Life Science (CLS) major provides you the coursework required to become a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). Child Life Specialists are an integral part of the interdisciplinary pediatric healthcare team. You'll help children and families navigate and cope with all aspects of pediatric healthcare to help them feel safe and supported. Child Life Specialists often use play-based or self-expression strategies, education, or emotional support for children and parents. CCLSs can also work in non-clinical settings, such as schools, family intervention services, private clinics, funeral homes, rehabilitation clinics, and the court system.