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Admission
Requirements » | $50 Application Fee
What You’ll Learn
Gain Foundational Knowledge
Explore the core systems of play therapy and learn about play therapy
techniques, models, and applications.
Learn Best Practices
Understand experientially based supervision practices in filial play
therapy and individual and group play therapy.
Embrace Diversity
Gain knowledge of developmental and multicultural considerations,
plus ethical and legal issues for diverse populations.
Apply What You’re Learning
Find new ways to apply the theory and methodology of play therapy.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Professionally Aligned
Covers core academic content areas required by the Association of
Play Therapy to earn RPT and/or Supervisor (RPT-S) credentials.
Relevant & Applicable
Our competency-based learning model allows you to immediately apply
valuable skills to the work you do every day.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty
Learn play therapy theory, methodology, and applications from
registered play therapists or registered play therapist
supervisors.
Learn in a Flexible, Engaging Online Learning Environment
You‘ll have access to your courses anytime, anywhere, on any device.
And because there are no set class times, you can set your own
schedule while meeting deadlines.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% Military Discount
Active-duty military service members, their spouses, and veterans
could be eligible for a discount.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
Employer Reimbursements
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement to employees, even if
there’s no formal program. Check with your manager or HR dept.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
The curriculum in Capella’s online Graduate Certificate in Play
Therapy focuses on systems, techniques, models, and applications, as
well as developmental, multicultural, ethical, and legal issues
associated with play therapy.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY5244 | Play Therapy 1: The History and Systems of Play Therapy |
| PSY5246 | Play Therapy 2: Theories and Practices of Play Therapy |
| PSY5248 | Filial Play Therapy |
| PSY5250 | Play Therapy Supervision Practices |
| PSY5252 | Applications of Play Therapy |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
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