Play Therapy I

Catalog description

This introductory course will provide an opportunity for completing professional certification and professional development for our alumni, school counselors, mental health counselors, psychologists, and social workers within the community. This course would also serves as the initial building block for professionals and NYIT candidates to become a Registered Play Therapist. This will be the first of two courses that will cover the required instruction and experiential activities required by the Association for Play Therapy for credentialing. This course covers the basics such as history, the original play theoretical orientation materials, and basic skills. This course is not offered with the metropolitan New York City areas. The nearest university offering it is SUNY-Oswego. The other opportunities to take this course are available from various online continuing education organizations. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: EDCO 615