Education, Play Therapy Certificate

Required Courses

Play Therapy Graduate Certificate Program Curriculum
This 7-hour graduate level certificate program requires three courses and is designed to be completed in one year.

• CNSL 5341  - Play Therapy Theories & Skills Credits: 3 Offered Fall Term
• CNSL 5342  - Expressive Arts & Play Therapy Credits: 1 Offered J-Term (Winter Break)
• CNSL 5343  - Filial and Family Play Therapy Credits: 3 Offered Spring Term

Additional Information:

The University of Wyoming Play Therapy certificate program is designed to meet the 150 clock training hours required by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) to become a Registered Play Therapist or a School-Based Registered Play Therapist. Play therapy includes a variety of treatment methods that apply the therapeutic benefits to help children learn to communicate with others, better express feelings, modify behavior, develop problem-solving skills, and learn a variety of ways of relating to others. It can be a powerful tool to to help children and families reconnect and heal after a traumatic experience. The program is designed for completion in one academic year with cohort groups beginning annually in the fall semester.

*APT awards the certification and students must are responsible for meeting their additional requirements in order to gain the credential.