Program Requirements
To complete the Play Therapy graduate certificate, students must complete 12 credit hours. All certificate students must take FAM 658, FAM 686, FAM 745 and one approved three credit elective course. The Play Therapy graduate certificate is designed to partially meet the requirements to becoming play therapist.
FAM 658 Adolescent Development
The purpose of this seminar is to critically examine recent research and conceptual work on adolescents and adolescent development. The course is not an overview course per se as a single semester would not allow adequate treatment of all relevant areas of scholarship that has bearing on adolescents and adolescent development. Thus, the course will not cover all topics relevant to the study of adolescence. The course is designed to familiarize you with key scholarship on adolescent development and behaviors drawing on different disciplines, including human development and family studies/science, educational sciences, psychology, public health, and sociology, all of which have greatly contributed to the distinct field of research on adolescents over the past few decades. (3 credits) Prereq: None
FAM 686 Theory and Methods in Couple and Family Therapy
A survey of theories and methods used in couple and family therapy. Designed to provide students with a knowledge of the theoretical bases for couple and family therapy, including an introduction to procedures used to assess, diagnose and treat couple and family dysfunctions. (3 credits) Prereq: None
FAM 745 Family and Children in Play Therapy
This course reviews the history, theories, techniques, and methods of play therapy and its clinical application to treat children, adolescents, adults and families. Instruction will include exercises, role playing, videos, class presentations, and instructor lectures. (3 credits) Prereq: FAM 686
