APT Approved Provider: 06-182
Monmouth University offers a comprehensive, for credit, Post Master's Certificate in Play Therapy. As an approved Association for Play Therapy (APT) Higher Education Provider, Monmouth University is committed to this program, which works to enhance the clinical practice of mental health professionals working with children and adolescents.
The Post Master's Certificate Program offers graduate-level Play Therapy-specific courses that exceed the 150-course-hour requirement for mental health professionals pursuing a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential from the Association for Play Therapy (APT). Additionally, students in the program work toward the required 500 direct practice clinical hours and the required 50 hours of supervision.
Courses are offered on the weekends and may be taken in a flexible manner. Students may opt to take only one weekend course or a full Saturday or Sunday schedule. Students registering for the Play Therapy Seminars must be employed or willing to intern in a setting where they can professionally practice Play Therapy techniques with children or adolescents. Those in need of an internship will discuss their options with the program coordinator.
APT approved provider 06-182 Play Therapy-specific courses include:
- Advanced Theory in Play Therapy
- Advanced Techniques in Play Therapy
- Play Therapy for Children at Risk
- Play Therapy Practicum Seminar I
- Play Therapy Practicum Seminar II
Applicants planning to pursue the Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential are strongly encouraged to review the Association for Play Therapy's core requisites and requirements at www.a4pt.org.
Contact the program coordinator via e-mail to arrange an in-person or telephone appointment to receive further information or discuss the program.
Program Coordinator: Elena Mazza, PhD, MSW, LCSW
732-263-5373
