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About the course
Deakin’s Master of Child Play Therapy prepares you to support children’s psychosocial, emotional and mental health through evidence-based play therapy. You’ll build reflective and interpersonal skills and learn how play helps children process trauma, grief, illness and behavioural or mental health challenges. Delivered online with practical learning and clinical placements in Australia, this master’s degree is designed for those seeking specialist preparation for practice in child play therapy.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue work as a play therapist supporting children and families across education, health and community settings. The course emphasises applied skills developed through clinical placements and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, helping you work with issues such as trauma, loss, disability and emotional or behavioural difficulties. Potential workplaces include preschools and schools, childcare and disability services, allied health services and private practice, as a specialist in child-focused therapeutic play.
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