Play Therapy Graduate Certificate
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Play Therapy graduate certificate is designed for mental health professionals from a variety of backgrounds and specialties. Learners explore the evolution and core systems of play therapy; play therapy techniques, models, and applications; and experientially based supervision practices in filial play therapy and individual and group play therapy. The curriculum also emphasizes developmental and multicultural considerations and ethical and legal issues associated with providing therapy for diverse populations. Current Capella learners enrolled in the Play Therapy graduate certificate program must have an eligible master’s degree conferred before the graduate certificate can be conferred. Licensure and additional professional and supervised clinical hours are required by the Association for Play Therapy to earn its Registered Play Therapist credential. These certificate requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling or psychology professions.
| PLAY6203 | The History and Systems of Play Therapy | 4 |
| PLAY6206 | Theories and Skills of Play Therapy | 4 |
| PLAY6209 | Advanced Play Therapy | 4 |
| PLAY6212 | Special Topics in Play Therapy | 4 |
Total
At least 16 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Applicants for the Association for Play Therapy’s Registered Play Therapist credential must hold a recognized professional license and have specific work experience. Additionally, applicants must complete supervised clinical hours outside of Capella’s program. Capella University cannot guarantee eligibility for licensure, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. State licensing regulations and professional standards vary; learners are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of the state in which they intend to work.