Information on post-BS/BA certification as a Child Life
Specialist
Students who complete the CYC Minor and are interested in
pursuing certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
after graduation should consult the national child life
websitehttp://www.childlife.org/Certification/.
The credential requires an undergraduate degree, specific
coursework, clinical hours, and the successful completion of
a national exam. Several courses within the CYC curricula
have traditionally been accepted toward the requirements
(e.g., RTH 400, RTH 401, PSY 355, PSY 356, and PSY 357).
Interested students should contact Dr. Susan "Boon" Murray
in Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation,
608-785-8199,murray.sus2@uwlax.edu.
