The request to revise the Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy and eight CSLG courses

Date: March 23, 2015
To: College of Education
From: Office of Academic Affairs
Approved On: March 13, 2015
Approved by: Graduate Council
Implementation Date: Fall 2015

Note: Deletions are strikethroughs. Insertions are underlined.

Catalog Copy

Proposed Catalog Copy in Courses in Graduate Catalog

CSLG 7142. Introduction to Play Therapy. (3) Cross-listed as CSLG 8142. Enhancing the counseling relationship with children by using play media to establish facilitative relationships with children under the age of ten years. (Spring, Summer)

CSLG 7143. Filial Therapy: An Approach to Parent Training. (3) Prerequisite: CSLG 7142. Cross-listed as CSLG 8143. This advanced level play therapy course focuses on concepts and skills for training parents/caretakers/teachers to be therapeutic agents in their children’s lives through the utilization of child centered play therapy skills in regularly scheduled structured play sessions with children. (Spring)

CSLG 7144. Contemporary Theories of Play Therapy. (3) Prerequisite: CSLG 7142. Cross-listed as CSLG 8144. An advanced exploration of fundamental issues involved in play therapy, this seminar course will focus on an in-depth study of various theoretical approaches, modalities, techniques, and applications of play therapy. Historical and theoretical foundations of play therapy are presented as are current issues in providing appropriate counseling services to children aged three to ten years old. (Fall)

CSLG 7145. Special Topics in Play Therapy: Group, Conference, or Supervision. (1-3). Prerequisite: CSLG 7142. Cross-listed as CSLG 8145. Focuses on a variety of topics in play therapy such as conference, supervision of play therapy, and group play therapy. The course may offer alternative formats, such as weekend sessions and distance learning options. Course May be repeated for credit with change of topic. (Group: Spring; Conference: Summer; Supervision: Spring, SummerOn Demand)

CSLG 8142. Introduction to Play Therapy. (3) Cross-listed as CSLG 7142. Enhancing the counseling relationship with children by using play media to establish facilitative relationships with children under the age of ten years. (Spring, Summer)

CSLG 8143. Filial Therapy: An Approach to Parent Training. (3) Prerequisite: CSLG 71428142. Cross-listed as CSLG 7143. This advanced level play therapy course focuses on concepts and skills for training parents/caretakers/teachers to be therapeutic agents in their children’s lives through the utilization of child centered play therapy skills in regularly scheduled structured play sessions with children. (Alternate Fall Spring)

CSLG 8144. Theory and Practice of Play Therapy. Contemporary Theories of Play Theory (3)Prerequisite: CSLG 7142. Cross-listed as CSLG 7144. An advanced exploration of fundamental issues involved in play therapy, this seminar course focuses on an in-depth study of various theoretical approaches, modalities, techniques, and applications of play therapy. Historical and theoretical foundations of play therapy are presented as are current issues in providing appropriate counseling services to children. (Fall)

CSLG 8145. Special Topics in Play Therapy. (1-3) Prerequisite: CSLG 7142. Cross-listed as CSLG 7145. Focuses on a variety of topics in play therapy such as conference, supervision of play therapy, and group play therapy. The course may offer alternative formats, such as weekend sessions and distance learning options. (Conference: Summer; Other: On demand).May be repeated for credit with change of topic. (On demand)

Proposed Catalog Copy in Graduate Certificates section

The Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy program is designed to prepare students to work with children who are 10 years and younger in a developmentally appropriate way in both school counseling and community settings.

The program is available for students who have completed a master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and want additional training in play therapy. In addition, students currently enrolled in the master’s or doctoral program in the Department of Counseling may take the coursework required for the Graduate Certificate as a part of their Program of Study.

The Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy will meet the post-master’s educational requirements, as specified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) for the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. The Graduate Certificate is recognition of academic achievement and enhances professional standing.

Program Requirements

Students must complete the following four required courses.

Required Courses (9 hours)

CSLG 7142/8142 Introduction to Play Therapy (3)*

CSLG 7143/8143 Filial Therapy: An Approach to Parent Training (3)*

CSLG 7144/8144 Contemporary Theories of Play Therapy (3)

*CSLG 7142/8142 is a required prerequisite for all courses except CSLG 6200.CSLG 7143/8143.

One additional course from the following (3 hours)

CSLG 6200/8200 Introduction to Theories of Family Counseling (3)

CSLG 7145/8145 Special Topics in Play Therapy (3)

Elective course determined in consultation with the Director of the Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy

CSLG 7430 Practicum in Counseling and Guidance (3)** for MA students

CSLG 7435 Internship in Counseling (3)** for MA students

CSLG 8431 Doctoral Practicum in Counseling (3) ** for Ph.D students

CSLG 8440 Doctoral Clinical Internship I (3) **for Ph.D students

**For students who are currently enrolled in the counseling program and receive permission from the Director of the Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy. Coordinator.