PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This certificate program is designed to meet most of the 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 Play Therapy provider whose courses offer master’s-level credit.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Meets online and 7 weekends* on-site
• Fulfill 12 credit hours at $385 per credit hour
• Scholarship available to qualified students
• Complete your Certificate in 10 months
• Attend classes in Olathe and online

MNU takes a hands-on approach to your learning experience. We have a strong clinical orientation with our graduate degrees in various clinical areas of expertise. 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 for creating a dynamic interpersonal relationship between themselves and their clients.

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

NEXT OPPORTUNITY**

Enrolling now! For information on available dates and times, please contact us at 913-971-3800 or at pgadmissions@mnu.edu.

**For information on our priority application deadlines and registration deadlines, please contact us at 913-971-3800 or at pgadmissions@mnu.edu.