Play Therapy Certificate
Harness the Power of Play to Support Children's Emotional Growth
The Play Therapy Certificate at UT Permian Basin equips mental health professionals with specialized skills to effectively support children through therapeutic play. This one-year program combines academic coursework with hands-on experiences, preparing students to apply play therapy techniques in diverse settings.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Students engage in practical experiences, such as partnerships with local organizations like High Sky Children’s Ranch, where they apply play therapy techniques in real-world settings. These collaborations offer valuable exposure to therapeutic environments and client interactions.
*Photos from an expressive arts session with children aged 3-11 with children from the community.
Curriculum Highlights
Discover how our Play Therapy Certificate can elevate your practice. Take a comprehensive journey through our Play Therapy Certificate program.
- Play Therapy Basics (Fall): Introduction to the history, theories, methods, and cultural considerations of play therapy.
- Advanced Play Therapy (Spring): Hands-on application of play therapy techniques with children.
- Online Sand Tray (Summer): Exploration of sand tray therapy methods through a hybrid format.
- Child and Adolescent Counseling: Foundational course focusing on counseling strategies for young populations
These courses collectively provide the academic groundwork necessary for those pursuing the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential through the Association for Play Therapy (APT).
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