Apply for the Internship
Application Deadlines
Cincinnati Children's Hospital follows the deadlines guidelines set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals intern application and acceptance dates.
Applications for the part-time internship opportunity follow the Winter / Spring application deadlines only, with due dates typically in September.
Intern Scholarship
At Cincinnati Children’s, we are focused on ensuring all patients, families, students, employees, and the community understand that our commitments to access, opportunity, and belonging are unwavering. We strive to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, valued, and respected. Please click here to download information about our intern scholarship opportunity.
Application
We eagerly await the opportunity to train highly motivated and qualified students and invite you to apply.
Download the Cincinnati Children's Child Life Internship Application Manual
Please complete the following items and email them to the address listed below.
- The Association of Child Life Professionals Common Child Life Internship Application. Please be sure to include the required transcript and ACLP Eligibility Assessment as part of your application.
- Additional Essays: Please answer the following questions with specific examples of interactions, experiences, or observations you’ve had in your personal life or as a student.
- Describe a time when you became aware of someone whose culture, background, or belief(s) differed from your own. How did you navigate that situation?
- Is there something you would have done differently?
- What did you learn from this situation?
- Explain the impact of working with individuals who are different than yourself on your therapeutic practice. In what ways will you ensure that your therapeutic approach is welcoming and relevant to each individual you work with?
- Winter / Spring Applicants Only: Please indicate in the body of your email if you are applying to the full-time or part-time or both opportunities. If applying to the part-time internship opportunity, please indicate your preference between a six month or eight month internship option.
Email application components in one email to: CLICeducation@cchmc.org
