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__ Human Development __

One career relevant to Human Development is the career of a Child Life Specialist. A Child Life Specialist uses their knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate interventions to educate, prepare, support, and help children and families navigate the emotionally and physically demanding process of coping with hospitalization of children ( Mayo.edu ). In doing so, Child Life Specialist have to have an acquired skill for working with kids and their families. Their characteristics also include having a gentle way with people, managing emotional situations, communicating well, and understanding complex information (ups.edu ). Child Life Specialist are not only skilled, but very well qualified for their jobs. A qualified Child Life Specialist will have obtained a baccalaureate degree, completed a certification exam, have at least ten college level courses in child life or a related discipline, and four hundred eighty hours of clinical experience under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist. ( childlife.org ) A typical child life specialist in the United States earns a median expected salary of 43,816 ( salary.org ). Some colleges and universities around the United States that someone can attend to acquire a degree in a child life specialist program are Mills College, University of Georgia, and University of Florida ( child-life-specialist.com ).

In conclusion, a career as a Child Life Specialist holds a large amount of relevance to Human Growth and Development and can greatly benefit the childhood of many.

__ Works Cited __

· http://blogs.ups.edu/cesblogs/2010/03/29/career-options-child-life-specialist/

· http://www.childlife.org/certification/getting%20certified/eligibilityrequirements.cfm20certified/eligibilityrequirements.cfm

· http://child-life-specialist.com/colleg/

· http://www.mayo.edu/msns/careers/child-life-specialist

· http://www1.salary.com/child-life-specialist-salary.html

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