Infant - Family Practice, MAS

Program Overview

The Infant - Family Practice, MAS program trains professionals to work in prevention and intervention programs serving families with young children. The curriculum focuses on developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices to promote infant mental health. Graduates can pursue diverse careers in child abuse prevention, early childhood education, and family support.

Program Outline

Infant - Family Practice, MAS

Degree Overview:

• The program trains professionals to work in prevention and intervention programs serving families with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.
• Coursework prepares students for professional endorsement of the Infant/Toddler Mental Health Coalition of Arizona.
• Focuses on developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices to promote infant mental health.

Outline:

• The program curriculum consists of 30 credit hours and a portfolio.
• Required Core (12 credit hours): Covers fundamental theories, principles, and practices of infant-family work.
• Practicum (9 credit hours): Provides supervised internship experience in a community placement.
• Other Requirements (6 credit hours): Includes courses on research methods and professional development.
• Research (3 credit hours): Culminates in an applied research project related to the field.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods likely include coursework assignments, examinations, and a portfolio demonstrating successful completion of program requirements.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue diverse career paths, including:
• Child abuse prevention
• Child welfare
• Early childhood education and care administration
• Early intervention
• Family support
• Home visiting