Child Life and Education
Application Information
MetroHealth's Child Life and Education program offers a diverse experience in various areas during the year for Child Life students. For more information, contact Erin Whipple, MA, CCLS at ewhipple@metrohealth.org or 216-778-2959.
Practicum Program
Practicums are offered three times per year for students who are enrolled in Child Life coursework at a recognized university:
Winter/Spring Session: January through April
Summer Session: May/June through August
Fall Session: August/September through December
A minimum 100 hours is required. For more information, or to apply, download an application packet.
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Application Deadlines
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Initial Offer Dates
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Acceptance Dates
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Final Offer
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Final Acceptance
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Winter/Spring
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September 5
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2nd Tuesday
of October
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2nd Wednesday
of October
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Tuesday, 10/11/2011
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Wednesday, 10/12/2011
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Summer
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January 5
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2nd Tuesday
of February
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2nd Wednesday
of February
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Tuesday, 2/14/2012
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Wednesday,
2/15/2012
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Fall
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May 5
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2nd Tuesday of June
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2nd Wednesday
of June
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Tuesday, 6/12/12
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Wednesday, 6/13/12
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Internship Program
| (Please Note: We are not currently accepting applications for internships.) |
Internships are offered three times a year for students who have completed a Child Life supervised practicum and coursework:
- Winter/Spring Session: January through April
- Summer Session: May/June through August
- Fall Session: August/September through December
Start and finish dates are somewhat flexible. A minimum of 600 hours to be completed in a 15-week period is required.
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