Child Life Open House
Upcoming Open House:
Description: Child Life Open House Winter 2027 (Preview)
Date & Time: Monday, December 14, 2026 5:30-6:30pm PST
Speakers: Kristen Beckler & Kayleigh Chang
Join the UCSB PaCE Child Life virtual open house for an:
- Overview of the pathway to becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- UCSB pre-appoved child life coursework
- UCSB Child Life Prep Course
- Pre-internship / Internship Overview (including affiliation option)
- Live Q & A
Child Life Webinar
Title: Oh, The Hospitals You’ll See, The Child Life Specialist You’ll Be
Date & Time: Monday, February 8, 2027 12:00-1:00pm PST
Description: Come find out about the experiences of a traveling CCLS!
Speakers: Emilia Shettian, CCLS
Previous Webinars:
- Fall 2026: Beyond the Bedside: Utilizing Your Child Life Experience to Pursue Non-Traditional Career Paths
- Spring 2026: Child Life in Medical Camp Settings: The MESH Specialist Role
- Winter 2026: Supporting Children of Adult Patients
- Fall 2025: Procedural Support in the Emergency Department
- Summer 2025: Sensory Informed Care: Meeting the Needs of Children with Sensory Processing Differences in the Hospital Setting
- Fall 2024: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Previous OPEN HOUSE (find more information about our Child Life program):
Find more here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSBPaCE/videos