PROFESSIONAL ONE-YEAR CAREER OUTLOOK

Goals
o Obtain an entry level position or internship in a non-profit
o Apply to multiple grad schools
o Take the GRE
o Never lose sight of the big THREE
Autism, Cancer, Service Animals
Steps:
1. Graduate from The University of Georgia in May 2015 with a B.S. in Family and
Consumer Sciences. Complete major in Human Development & Family Sciences.
Complete and obtain Disability Studies Certificate.
2. Complete a full LinkedIn profile, use it to make connections
3. Move to the Atlanta area
4. Continue Group Leader work with Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
Service Animals
5. Obtain an internship or an entry-level job with a non-profit that pertains to the
Child Life profession in some way to gain experience.
6. Volunteer with Lighthouse Family Ministries Cancer
a. Find another outlet for Cancer focus due to conflicting scheduling
7. Apply for Graduate School for Human Development & Family Science with an
emphasis in Child Life in the fall of 2015.
8. Study for the GRE - GET A MATH TUTOR!!!!!!!!
9. Make a good GRE score, allow time for re-takes just in case
10. Research requirements for obtaining a certification in Child Life
a. Plan ahead accordingly
11. Volunteer at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta to network and gain experience
a. Use informational interview contact
b. Use other TAs as contacts
12. Continue to work with children who do not have disabilities, illnesses, or issues to
be well rounded and gain experience.
13. Work during the summer of 2015 for Extra Special People, Inc. to gain experience
and network.
14. Continue communications with undergraduate professors to improve chances of
getting into Graduate school as well as obtain an assistanceship when accepted.

PROFESSIONAL FIVE-YEAR CAREER OUTLOOK

Goals
o Get into Graduate School at The University of Georgia for Human
Development & Family Science with an emphasis in Child Life.
Obtain Graduate School Degree in Spring of 2018
Secure a position in Child Life for after graduation in Spring of 2018
Continue to foster partnerships with organizations from undergrad
Never lose sight of the big THREE
Autism, Cancer, Service Animals
Steps:
Move back to Athens
Begin Graduate School education in the fall of 2016
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK
Obtain an assistanceship while at Graduate School to help with finances
Volunteer at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Maintain healthy relationship with Extra Special People, Inc.
Maintain contacts made from year off throughout Graduate School to better
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chances of securing a full time position

8. Obtain assistance from anyone and everyone who can help you nail a job
interview
9. Continue Group Leader work with Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
Service Animals
10. Explore other animal options, get involved
11. Volunteer with Lighthouse Family Retreat Cancer focus
12. Continue to advocate for those with disabilities - Autism
a. Continue work with IHDD
13. Continue work with Center for Student Organizations throughout Graduate
School
14. Become Child Life certified
a. Review requirements and plan ahead accordingly
15. Move back to Atlanta after Spring of 2018
16. Begin working at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
17. Move up to a Level Two CCLS?
a. Review requirements and plan ahead accordingly