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HDFS497 - Internship Experience

Course Details

Course Code: HDFS497 Course ID: 5010 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

Internship Experience is designed to support students who are completing an internship for Child Life Specialist. This experience will expose students to increasing relevant work practices in their area of study. Students will complete their Internship Experience while participating in online discussions weekly throughout the course. Students will be expected to complete a work journal, keep accurate time records, and evaluate their internship experience. The course will integrate the competencies as outlined by the profession throughout the course and encourage application of skills learned. Note: Students are required to secure their own internship experience. The University does not assist in placement. 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.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 Course Dates08/03/2026 - 11/22/2026 Start Month August SessionSummer 2026 Session K Weeks16 Week session
Registration03/30/2026 - 09/04/2026 Course Dates09/07/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month September SessionSummer 2026 Session C Weeks16 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.