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Program checklist · Bachelor of Science Degree

Child Life and Family Science (B.S.) - Hegis Code 2009.00

Utica University · Utica, NY

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Program
Award
Bachelor of Science Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER)
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This program is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their understanding of children and families. The major features an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from the fields of psychology, early childhood education, sociology, and anthropology. The faculty includes professionals from all of these disciplines. Students gain knowledge of typical human development while working with children in applied settings.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
197045
CourseShelf checklist
CK_197045_76c36d12
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Academic Requirements

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    Major Course Requirements

    20 items
    1. PSY 101
      Introduction to Psychology
      As published: “Introduction to Psychology (3)”
      3
    2. EDU 314
      Children’s Literature
      As published: “Children’s Literature (3)”
      3
    3. PCL 123
      Childhood Services
      As published: “Childhood Services (1)”
      1
    4. PCL 214
      Developmental Research Methods
      As published: “Developmental Research Methods (3)”
      3
    5. PCL 221
      Understanding Children & Families: Birth-Middle Childhood
      As published: “Understanding Children & Families: Birth-Middle Childhood (3)”
      3
    6. PCL 222
      Understanding Adolescents: Ages 12-21
      As published: “Understanding Adolescents: Ages 12-21 (3)”
      3
    7. SOC 233
      The Family
      As published: “The Family (3)”
      3
    8. PCL 235
      Creating Supportive Environments for Children & Families
      As published: “Creating Supportive Environments for Children & Families (3)”
      3
    9. PCL 315
      Observation & Assessment of Children & Families
      As published: “Observation & Assessment of Children & Families (3)”
      3
    10. PCL 323
      Early Intervention
      As published: “Early Intervention (3)”
      3
    11. PCL 355
      Disability Across the Family Life Cycle
      As published: “Disability Across the Family Life Cycle (3)”
      3
    12. PCL 360
      Practicum
      As published: “Practicum (2)”
      2
    13. PCL 372
      Play in Development I: Birth - Age 8
      As published: “Play in Development I: Birth - Age 8 (3)”
      3
    14. PCL 373
      Play in Development II: Ages 8-21
      As published: “Play in Development II: Ages 8-21 (3)”
      3
    15. PCL 374
      The Helping Relationship
      As published: “The Helping Relationship (3)”
      3
    16. PCL 375
      Death, Dying and Bereavement
      As published: “Death, Dying and Bereavement (3)”
      3
    17. PCL 377
      Families, Stress and Coping
      As published: “Families, Stress and Coping (3)”
      3
    18. PCL 423
      Childhood Mental/Behavioral Health
      As published: “Childhood Mental/Behavioral Health (3)”
      3
    19. PCL 458
      Field Experience Prep
      As published: “Field Experience Prep (1)”
      1
    20. PCL 460
      Field Experience
      As published: “Field Experience (3)”
      3

    55 Credit Hours

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      Major Specializations

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        Child Life Specialist

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          Requirements

          2 items
          1. PCL 503
            Introduction to Child Life Specialty
            As published: “Introduction to Child Life Specialty (3)”
            3
          2. PCL 507
            Child Life Practicum
            As published: “Child Life Practicum (3)”
            100

          Requirements

          6 items
          1. COM 337
            Health Communication
            As published: “Health Communication (3)”
            3
          2. PHI 386
            Medical Ethics and Children
            As published: “Medical Ethics and Children (3)”
            3
          3. HLS 301
            Introduction to Healthcare Advocacy and Navigation
            As published: “Introduction to Healthcare Advocacy and Navigation (3)”
            3
          4. HLS 309
            Medical Conditions and Implications
            As published: “Medical Conditions and Implications (3)”
            3
          5. HLS 337
            Care of the Human Spirit
            As published: “Care of the Human Spirit (3)”
            3
          6. ANT 415
            Cultures, Health, & Healing
            As published: “Cultures, Health, & Healing (3)”
            3

          Social Services

          0 items

            Requirements

            2 items
            1. SOC 225
              Social Problems
              As published: “Social Problems (3)”
              3
            2. SOC 387
              Family Violence
              As published: “Family Violence (3)”
              or: SOC 383 - Social Deviance (3)
              3

            Requirements

            6 items
            1. SOC 252
              Race and Ethnicity
              As published: “Race and Ethnicity (3)”
              or: ANT 257 - Introduction to Gender and Sexuality (3)
              3
            2. SOC 383
              Social Deviance
              As published: “Social Deviance (3)”
              3
            3. PSY 356
              Positive Psychology
              As published: “Positive Psychology (3)”
              3
            4. PSY 361
              Psychopathology
              As published: “Psychopathology (3)”
              3
            5. CMM 325
              Intercultural Communication
              As published: “Intercultural Communication (3)”
              3
            6. SOC 367
              Race Class Gender & Sexuality
              As published: “Race Class Gender & Sexuality (3)”
              3

            Note

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              Program Credits

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                Source. Utica University, catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog (FALL, SPRING, SUMMER) — https://utica.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=70&poid=7239. Captured page pages/0045.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.