Thursday, February 19, 2004 TODAY
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Department of counseling and family sciences add new programs
The department of counseling and family sciences is offering two new degree programs and one new certificate program: a PhD in family studies; an MS in child life; and a certificate in child life.PhD in family studies
The PhD in family studies is a non-clinical degree, different from the family therapy program. It is designed for those who wish to pursue an academic study of family relations from a socio-historical, political, cultural, and economic contexts. This program is based on a scientist/professional model and prepares students to be family scientist, educators, researchers, family life educators, and/or family services administrators in private or public settings.
"This new doctoral level family studies program is the first of its kind to be offered at a Seventh-day Adventist institution around the world," states Curtis Fox, PhD, associate professor, counseling and family sciences; and director, family sciences. "Because of the need for family scientists in schools, churches, and communities, many students will be prepared at the highest level for important careers that will allow them to make a significant contribution to individual and family development."
The new program will begin enrollment of students for the next school year that commences in September of 2004. For more information you may call (909) 558-4547, or you may visit <www.mft.llu.edu>.
MS & certificate in child life
"The field of child life is an exciting, rewarding, and specialized profession that enables graduates to work directly with hospitalized children and their families," explains Mary E. Moline, PhD, DrPH, chair and professor, counseling and family sciences.
Child life specialists are professionals who are trained and prepared to work directly with children to help them cope with the stresses of the hospital experience, as well as help them maintain a sense of normalcy through play. They work collaboratively with different members of a child’s health-care team and are instrumental in providing valuable information and insight into a hospitalized child’s development and well being.
"We’re excited about the new child life program," says both Dinah Evans, director, child life services, LLUCH, and Michelle Minyard, trauma prevention specialist, LLUMC, who will collaboratively plan the program. "There are only two other universities who offer this program in California, and with Children’s Hospital right on the LLU campus, students will benefit greatly in the close proximity."
Students pursuing either the certificate or Master of Science degree will take advanced-level coursework in therapeutic play, effects of disease and illness, administration, grief, family systems, child and adolescent development, and complete a 480-hour internship.
For more information you can visit <www.mft.llu.edu> or call (909) 558-4547 or extension 47001.
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