Course · CHD 415

Introduction to Play Therapy

A child development course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Spring

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to principles and theories of play therapy. It is designed to prepare students for application of play therapy theory and techniques in the practicum and/or internship setting. An emphasis is placed on relationship building and encouragement of self-expression to facilitate change in children.

Taught By

Offered 2026-2027: Spring 1 · 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.

Danielle Derrick

2026-2027: Spring 1

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of introduction to play therapy as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the work of mathematics and teaching as careful, honest engagement with what's true and with the students who learn from it.

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