Certificate in Play Therapy

  • Meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School.
  • Submit an official transcript (U.S. schools) or NACES or AICE evaluation (international schools) showing an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, and official transcripts or NACES or AICE evaluations from all graduate schools attended. Visit www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org for lists of member organizations. 
  • Must be a current Mental Health Professional who has completed a Master's degree in Counseling or related field, or be a graduate student in a mental health professional field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or MFT). Current graduate students will need to demonstrate they are in good standing in their current program. 
  • Interview with the program director or enrollment counselor if requested.
Play Therapy (Certificate)
PLTH 700Introduction to Play Therapy and Techniques3
PLTH 705Child and Family Play Therapy Assessment *2
PLTH 710Foundational Play Therapy *2
PLTH 715Non-Directive Play Therapy Theories and Techniques *2
PLTH 725Trauma and Play Therapy *1
PLTH 730Introduction to Sandtray *1
PLTH 735Attachment-Based Approaches in Play Therapy1
Total Credits12
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Course must be taken for credit at Bethel.