CNL 7353 Introduction to Play Therapy

Three hours (On Ground)

This course will cover the history, prominent theories, and research support for play therapy, as well as current trends and practices in play therapy. Fundamental play therapy skills will be covered, with a strong emphasis on child-centered play therapy. Implementation of play therapy within a family systems orientation will be a component of the course. Students who successfully complete the course will have sufficient knowledge to begin providing supervised play therapy.

Prerequisite: CNL 7133
Offered Main Campus Fall semester; Offered Little Rock Spring semester (even-numbered years)