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.
Program courses are fully online with 7 weekend practicum sessions which are conducted either on-site at the Olathe Campus or via a hyflex synchronous format for those outside the KC Metro.
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.
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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12 total
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All students admitted to the program, who qualify for this scholarship, receive $500 per term for the program, $1500 total.
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.
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@mnu.edu.
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.
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.
Now accepting applications for 2025.
*Some exceptions made on case by case basis
Prospective students will need to provide:
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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