Stephanie Whitten
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor and Child Life Clinical Coordinator
Professor Whitten is a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) with a clinical background in oncology, neurology, and emergency care.
108 Family Science Center II (House D)
405 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. | Human Development and Family Studies | The University of Alabama | 2015 |
| B.S. | Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child Life | The University of Alabama | 2013 |
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Child Life Specialist II | 6 |
| The University of Alabama | Adjunct Instructor | 7 |
| Children's of Mississippi | Child Life Specialist | 1 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Academic Advisor | 1 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Child Life Professionals | Bulletin Committee - Editorial Member | 2022-present | Professional |
| Child Life Academic Society | Founders Council | 2022-present | Professional |
| Child Life Academic Society | Membership Criteria Committee | 2022-present | Professional |
| Florida Association of Child Life Professionals | Professional Member | 2022-present | Professional |
| Association of Child Life Professionals | Mentorship Program - Mentor | 2020-present | Professional |
| Association of Child Life Professionals | Professional Member | 2013-present | Professional |
| Association of Child Life Professionals | Child Life Certification Commission - Exam Item Writer | 2018-2020 | Professional |
Current Classes
Fall 2022:
- HDFS 3900: Prenatal and Infant Development
- HDFS 4810/6810: Hospitalized Child and Family
- HDFS 4830S/6830S: Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Spring 2023:
- HDFS 4820/6820: Child Life Interventions
- HDFS 4900S/6900S: Seminar in Human Development and Family Science (More than a Four-Legged Friend: The Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy)
- HDFS 5910: Applied Community Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Summer 2023:
- HDFS 4830E: Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- HDFS 6140E: Medical Terminology for the Child Life Profession
Publications
Burns-Nader, S., Whitten, S., Davis, F., Lacour, W., Chavez, M., Bodden, T, & Hudson, C. (2017). Then and now: Examining memories of pediatric experiences and their influence on opinions about healthcare as an adult. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 5(1), 20-34.
Burns-Nader, S., Atencio, S., & Chavez, M. (2016). Computer tablet distraction in children receiving an injection. Pain Medicine, 17(3), 590-596.