HDFS502 - Therapeutic Play

Course Details

Course Code: HDFS502 Course ID: 5233 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This course will cover the history, theories, techniques, applications, and skills as they relate to therapeutic play. Students will develop therapeutic strategies for meeting children’s emotional needs and helping them to cope during times of acute and chronic illness, bereavement, and trauma. (Prerequisite: HDFS501)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration04/28/2025 - 10/03/2025 Course Dates10/06/2025 - 11/30/2025 Start Month October SessionFall 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration06/30/2025 - 11/28/2025 Course Dates12/01/2025 - 01/25/2026 Start Month December SessionFall 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/25/2025 - 01/30/2026 Course Dates02/02/2026 - 03/29/2026 Start Month February SessionWinter 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.