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Postgraduate Play Therapy Certificate

Certificates
The postgraduate Certificate in Play Therapy at MidAmerica Nazarene University is a 12 credit hour program. Ask about our play therapy scholarship.

Fast Facts

Meets on-site & online
12 credit hours
Complete in 3 semesters
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Accelerate Your Career

We will prepare you to be a play therapist in public or private clinical settings.

We have a total of 11 clinical rooms in our building with four play therapy and sand tray rooms.

The result? You receive instruction in the best of contemporary play therapy theory blended with guided experience from true practitioners. This dual emphasis on theory and application means the student is well prepared to create a dynamic interpersonal relationship between themselves and their clients.

Currently, the program meets for 7 on-site weekends with synchronous and asynchronous assignments over the 12 months.

Weekends are considered Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Program Overview

This certificate program is designed to meet the academic requirements specified by the Association for Play Therapy (APT) for the Registered Play Therapist credential. MNU is a faith-based institution and the Midwest’s only university based, APT Approved Provider of play therapy continuing education whose courses offer master’s-level credit.

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree.

Credit Hours:

12 total

Tuition:

Varies by program
See Program Costs for more information.

Mary Fry Endowment Scholarship

All students admitted to the program, who qualify for this scholarship, receive $500 per term for the program, $1500 total.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Financial Aid Available

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@yilunjianshe.com.

Military/Veteran Financial Aid

MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.

National Loan Repayment Program

Licensed primary care providers in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance for their qualifying educational debt through the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Application Process

Spring 2025 Start

Now accepting applications for Spring 2025.

*Some exceptions made on case by case basis

Prospective students will need to provide:

Master’s degree or higher in a mental health field
Mental health license or working towards licensure
Official Graduate transcript
Completed application file
Accreditation

The MidAmerica Nazarene University Play Therapy Certification Program is an University Approved Center, the highest recognition by the Association for Play Therapy. MNU is an APT Approved Center and an Approved Provider of Continuing Education (APT Approved Provider 07-198). MNU was one of the first centers in the nation with this recognition and is the only university-based APT Approved Provider of play therapy continuing education in the metro area.

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