Endorsed Program Directory

Endorsement of academic programs is an assurance that a program meets the standards and requirements set forth by ACLP.  Endorsement is a voluntary process of self-study and external review intended to evaluate, enhance, and publicly recognize academic programs which meet the standards prescribed by ACLP. The purpose of this process is to promote the interests of students through improving the quality of teaching, learning, and professional practice.

Students graduating from an endorsed program during the period of endorsement have the assurance that their coursework satisfies the 2019 coursework requirements for exam eligibility. They will still need to complete an eligibility assessment with ACLP, but will not have to have each course reviewed. Students who have graduated from or are enrolled in an ACLP-endorsed academic program during the period of endorsement must contact the ACLP office in order to start their Eligibility Assessment.

Undergraduate Endorsed Programs

  • Auburn University, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Life Track, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2024.
  • Central Washington UniversityBachelor of Science in Family and Child Life, Child Life Specialization, Effective for students graduating between January 2019 and January 2024.
  • Edgewood CollegeBachelor of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between October 2019 and October 2024. 
  • Harding University, Bachelor of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2024.
  • Louisiana Tech University Bachelor of Science in Human Development Child Life Concentration, Effective for students graduating between October 2020 and October 2025.
  • Syracuse University, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Specialization Track: Child Life Specialist, Effective for students graduating between April 2018 and April 2024.
  • Tennessee Technological University, Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Child Life Concentration, Effective for students graduating between July 2019 and July 2024.
  • Texas Woman's University, Bachelor of Science in Child Development, Child Life Emphasis, Effective for students graduating between January 2020 and January 2025. 

Graduate Endorsed Programs

  • Azusa Pacific UniversityMaster of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between April 2020 and April 2025.
  • Bank Street College of EducationMaster of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between January 2021 and January 2026.
  • Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Master of Science in Child Life and Family Centered Care, Effective for students graduating between October 2018 and October 2024.
  • Edgewood College, Master of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between July 2020 and July 2025.
  • Erikson Institute: Master of Science in Child Development with a Child Life Concentration for students graduating between October 2020 and October 2025.
  • Loma Linda University, Master of Science, Child Life Specialist, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2024.
  • McMaster University, Master of Science in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care, Effective for students graduating between April 2019 and April 2024.
  • Ohio University, Master of Science in Child and Family Studies, Child Life Concentration, Effective for students graduating between April 2021 and April 2026.
  • The University of Iowa, Master of Science Health & Human Physiology, Sub-Track Child Life, Effective for students graduating between January 2019 and January 2024.
  • The University of Minnesota, Master of Arts in Applied Child and Adolescent Development, Child Life Concentration, Effective for students graduating between July 2019 and July 2024.
  • Towson University, Master of Science in Child Life, Administration and Family Collaboration, Effective for students graduating between January 2020 and January 2025.
  • Texas Woman's University Master of Science in Child Life. Effective for students graduating between October 2020 - October 2025.
  • University of GeorgiaMaster of Science in Child Life, Effective for students graduating between January 2021- January 2026.

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