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Emphasis - Play Therapy

Ed.S. in Counselor Education

Description

The Ed.S. in counselor education is designed specifically for school counselors. Completion of this degree will partially fulfill requirements in the state of Mississippi for AAA school counselor licensure.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 25

Course Requirements

The Ed.S. in counselor education requires a master’s degree in school counseling from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA. One year of school counseling experience prior to start of the program is also required along with proof of a school counseling license from a State Department of Education.

Emphasis - Play Therapy

Description

The Ed.S. in counselor education/play therapy option is designed for mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy. Completion of this degree will partially fulfill requirements for certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with the Association for Play Therapy. The program will be delivered completely online with distance supervision for the practica in play therapy.

Goals/Mission Statement

Completion of this degree will partially fulfill requirements for certification as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with the Association for Play Therapy.

Course Requirements

Preliminary Requirements: The 25-hour play therapy Ed.S. degree requires completion of a master’s degree in either professional counseling, school counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy and psychology from an accredited college.

Required Courses Credits
COUN 701 Introduction to Play Therapy 3
COUN 702 Expressive Arts with Children and Adolescents 2
COUN 703 Current Theories in Play Therapy 3
COUN 706 Psychopharmacology in Play Therapy 2
COUN 707 Play Therapy Supervision 2
COUN 708 Play Therapy in the Courtroom 2
COUN 710 Child Parent Relationship Therapy 2
COUN 712 Play Diagnosis and Assessment 2
Practicum Credits
COUN 711 Play Therapy Practicum 2
COUN 711 Play Therapy Practicum 2
COUN 711 Play Therapy Practicum 2
COUN 711 Play Therapy Practicum 1
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