Endorsement
Endorsement is a voluntary process of self-study and external review intended to evaluate, enhance, and publicly recognize academic programs which meet the standards set forth by ACLP. The purpose of this process is to promote the interests of students through improving the quality of teaching, learning, and professional practice.
If endorsed, the undergraduate or graduate program can provide assurance to their students that their offered coursework will meet ACLP certification requirements. Endorsement also allows the academic freedom to structure their programs as they see fit and cover required topics across their entire curriculum rather than prescribing specific courses.
ACLP is currently evaluating the endorsement program and is not accepting new applications at this time.
Endorsed Program Directory
The Endorsed Program Directory includes a listing of both undergraduate and graduate programs that have been endorsed by ACLP.
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Overview & Resources
Undergraduate Endorsement
ACLP is currently evaluating the endorsement program and is not accepting new applications at this time.
Currently endorsed programs will be required to submit their annual maintenance paperwork and fee ($250).
The following are resources designed to support undergraduate endorsed programs:
Graduate Endorsement
ACLP is currently evaluating the endorsement program and is not accepting new applications at this time. Currently endorsed programs will be required to submit their annual maintenance paperwork and fee ($250).
In order for an academic program to be eligible for graduate endorsement, it must provide a master's degree in child life or related area with a concentration in child life and employ at least 1.0 FTE faculty member who holds an advanced degree, is a Certified Child Life Specialist, and is involved in child life program decision making and curriculum development.
The following are resources designed to support graduate endorsed programs: