Play Therapy, Certificate at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

United States of America, Columbia

University Rank:#628

The Play Therapy, Certificate at University of South Carolina is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Columbia , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 18, 2027.

About Play Therapy, Certificate

The Counselor Education Program offers a graduate certificate in play therapy that is designed for individuals who have already completed a Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work. The certificate is also available to students already enrolled in the Counselor Education degree programs at the Ed.S. and Ph.D levels.

The certificate program is designed to meet the requirements of the Association for Play Therapy for post-Master's graduate education for individuals interested in pursuing the Registered Play Therapy credential. The Association for Play Therapy recommends the following topics be covered in coursework for individuals seeking the Registered Play Therapy credential:

Play Therapy History
Play Therapy Theories
Play Therapy Techniques or Methods
Play Therapy Applications

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Play Therapy, Certificate at University of South Carolina

Entry Requirements

The Play Therapy Certificate is open to individuals holding at least a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology. Current Counselor Education Ed.S. students are also eligible for the certificate and may transfer credits (e.g. EDCE 709) into the certificate program with the guidance of their advisors. No more than 9 credit hours from the Ed.S. in Counselor Education can be applied to the Play Therapy Certificate.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 74

English Program Requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English must:

Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test.
Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.

Tuition and Fee Information for Play Therapy, Certificate at University of South Carolina

Application Fee 50

Play Therapy, Certificate at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

United States of America, Columbia