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CPP Student Spotlight: Anne Clase

CPP Student Spotlight: Anne Clase

by Mya Brossoit The College of Professional Programs is excited to recognize Anne Clase for October’s Student Spotlight.  Originally from North Dallas, Texas, Anne decided to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Children’s Studies with a concentration in Child Life and Health. Along with her Bachelor’s Degree, she plans to receive a minor in Disability Studies

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Children’s Studies Senior Celebration 2022

June 23, 2022 by Alyson Rode

Children's Studies 2022 Graduates

The Children’s Studies program hosted its Senior Celebration on June 15th and recognized their 56 graduating students in the three options: Child Life and Health, Child Services, and Community Programming for Children. Family and friends enjoyed taking photos of graduates at a photo station (with props!) and graduates received certificates and cords to wear at

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More than the Degree: EWU’s M.A. in Child Life

January 25, 2022 by Amy Laskowski

More than the Degree: EWU’s M.A. in Child Life

Child life specialists are healthcare professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.  The College of Professional Programs proudly celebrates the successes of EWU’s Master of Arts Child Life students and graduates. As shared on social media, our students, in both the United States and Canada, have

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Teddy Bear Medicine: Project Aims to Ease Kids’ Fear of Medical Equipment

November 21, 2018

A child puts a bandaid on a teddy bear

One girl used a stethoscope to check the lungs of a teddy bear set up at an exam table. The furry friend was among other kid-friendly test subjects at a Hands on Health workshop held Saturday in Spokane. AnnaLia Lupinacci, 8, performed that teddy checkup, later confirmed by her sister Giulia, 3. Both were among

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