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HDFS496 - Practicum Experience

Course Details

Course Code: HDFS496 Course ID: 5009 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course is an elective option for the Child Life Certificate and the BA in Human Development and Family Studies degree/Child Life option. The course is accepted by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP®) towards the elective requirement for certification eligibility. It is not accepted towards any of the 7 specific courses. It is the student’s responsibility to secure their own practicum. APUS is open to establishing affiliation agreements with hospitals for the purpose of supporting a practicum placement. Note: Student will need to meet all of the requirements set forth by the clinical placement which may include a medical physical, immunizations, criminal background check and drug screens prior to being enrolled in the course. (Prerequisite: HDFS401) ACLP® is a registered trademark of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Inc.

Course Schedule

No Sessions are scheduled for this course.

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.