Program Overview
The Counselor Education - Play Therapy at University of South Carolina is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counselor Education - Play Therapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Columbia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counselor Education - Play Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory and Practice of Play Therapy
- Counseling Through Play
- Advanced Counseling Through Play
- Creative Arts in Counseling
- Human Growth and Development
- Practicum in Play Therapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Play Therapy Certificate is open to individuals holding at least a Master\xc2\x92s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology. Current Counselor Education Ed.5. students are also eligible for the certificate and may transfer credits (e.g. EDCE 709 - Counseling Through Play) into the certificate program with the guidance of their advisors. No more than 9 credit hours from the Ed.S. in Counselor Education can be applied to the Play Therapy Certificate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 13,704 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,399 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Carolina directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Carolina
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Columbia, United States
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