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Play Therapy (GradCert) at Concordia University

Concordia University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy trains students to intervene therapeutically with children by using a comprehensive multimodal approach. It is unique in that the program offers a practical and hands-on approach to the profession of play therapy. Students work directly with children during their training, participating in supervised play therapy practice sessions. Many programs offer only one or two courses to prepare clinicians to work with children.

Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts  |  Department: Creative Arts Therapies  |  Duration: 2 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Summer  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Program options: Course-based. Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Child Studies, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Teaching and other related fields in the provision of mental health or educational services, or equivalent. Applicants lacking a relevant undergraduate degree but able to demonstrate evidence of a professional background, including experience working with children in emotional distress within health, social or educational services may be considered for admission on a case by case basis. Proficiency in English.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer

Duration: 2 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/graduate.html

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