Play Therapy, Certificate
College of Education
Gain clinical certification to work with children and adolescents in South Carolina’s only graduate certificate play therapy program.
Our certificate program is open to anyone who has at least a master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology. You will learn developmentally appropriate approaches and receive supervised experience conducting play therapy sessions. Learn counseling through play therapy for in-person and virtual sessions.
Program Highlights
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Hands-on Training
Gain the experience you need for effective outcomes through our interactive courses.
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Real Experiences
Work with children and adolescents in the community. Practice play therapy skills throughout each course.
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Unique Program
We are the only university in South Carolina that offers the play therapy graduate certificate.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Therapeutic Intervention
Using proven strategies to help individuals or groups achieve positive outcomes
Listening Skills
Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support
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Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Flexibility
Adapting to changing circumstances and being open to new ideas and approaches
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- School Counselor
- Social Worker
- Psychologist
Workplace Settings
- Education
- Private practice
- Government agency
