This course builds upon the foundation of individual, family and group counseling, with advanced practice applications for work with children. Assessment and intervention skills used with children and adolescents with special emphasis on expressive therapies such as art, play, sand tray and music. Also listed as Educational Leadership 671.

This course will introduce students not familiar with the School of Social Work's Field Office and plan for the experiential learning requirement of this certicicate.

SW 672
Advanced Theory in Play Therapy
3 Credits

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the history and theory of play therapy. An understanding of engagement and assessment techniques will be developed and related to clinical practice. Also listed as Educational Leadership 672.

SW 673
Advanced Techniques in Play Therapy
3 Credits

This three credit course fulfills the requirements for RPT content on techniques/methods of Play Therapy. This course will instruct students in the area of play with children and adolescents, teaching both individual and group play therapy techniques. Also listed as Educational Leadership 673.

SW 674
Play Therapy for Children at Risk
3 Credits

This three credit course fulfills the requirements for RPT content on play therapy with vulnerable and high risk children. This course will instruct students in the area of play with children and adolescents, including the child needing assistance within the legal system. Also listed as Educational Leadership 674.

SW 675
Play Therapy Practicum Seminar I
3 Credits

This three credit course is the first part of a two class (6 credits) requirement to fulfill the process and content of supervision for a certificate as a Registered Play Therapist. This course will allow students to process the clinical experience of play with children and adolescents, with a review of advanced skills, assessment and treatment planning. Also listed as Educational Leadership 675.

SW 676
Play Therapy Practicum Seminar II
3 Credits

This three credit course is the second part of a two class (6 credits) requirement to fulfill the process and content of supervision for a certificate as a Registered Play Therapist. This course will allow students to process the clinical experience of play with children and adolescents, with a review of practice evaluation. Also listed as Educational Leadership 676.

* SW 671 Advanced Practice with Children may be waived (Q credit) for applicants who have fulfiled course content on child centered practice (see specific graduate coursework required for RPT registration). The waiver will be granted based on prior course credit on a case by case basis by the program director or Chair. For example, SW 665 Advanced Social Work Practice with Children and PY 518 Psychology of the Exceptional Child would meet the waiver's criteria.

18 credits total. Monmouth graduate students not matriculated in the play therapy program will be allowed to take one of the above courses (3 credits). The student must complete at least 12 of these credits.