Graduate Certificate of Therapeutic Child Play

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

With a Graduate Certificate of Therapeutic Child Play, you can get an introduction to the therapeutic powers of play while building specialised skills that allow you to work more effectively with children.Love working with children and want a deeper understanding of the way they think, behave and feel?The Graduate Certificate of Therapeutic Child Play is designed for those working with children on a regular basis, from health professionals to educators. It introduces you to the therapeutic powers of play and how these powers may be applied to your current work with children. Whether you work with children in an educational, medical or allied health profession, you will benefit greatly from exploring the important role of play in the lives of children.Within this program you will examine child development from many different angles, with a particular focus on psychosocial, emotional and behavioural development. You will also explore childhood neuroscience and psychopathology, including developmental trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences including autism. Learn about evidence-based methods of implementing play into your work with children and enrich your study experience with case studies and class discussions around the latest research in this growing field.

Structure

4 credit points. Two units are core (compulsory) and students can choose from a list of four elective units for the other two units.

Subjects

  • For information on major subjects please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

Standard entry requirements

Bachelor Degree or higherORtwo years relevant work experience orORevidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

Recognition

The Master course H705 Master of Child Play Therapy leads to professional recognition. This Graduate Certificate is a skills enhancement program that supports practitioners to engage new learning and enhance their existing skills.

Study pathways

This course provides a pathway to other postgraduate coursework programs.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Cloud(online) Domestic: $7,450
No
  • Online/Off-campus : 6 months

Fee comments

Campuses: Cloud(online).

Note that this course is offered to international students by offshore external study only.

Further information

For other information please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

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