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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

Master of Social Sciences in Play Therapy

Programme Curriculum

The programme is offered in a 2-year full-time mode (4 semesters and 1 summer term) and a
3-year part-time mode (6 semesters and 1 summer term).

Number of Credits
Core Courses
MPT 501 Introduction to Play Therapy ............................................................................. 3
MPT 502 Micro-Skills in Counselling ................................................................................ 3
MPT 503 Professional and Ethical Issues in Play Therapy .............................................. 3
MPT 504 Advanced Play Therapy Skills .......................................................................... 3
MPT 505 Cultural Issues in Play Therapy ........................................................................ 3
MPT 506 Working with Parents and Families .................................................................. 3
MPT 507 Child Psychopathology ..................................................................................... 3
MPT 508 Research Methods in Play Therapy Studies ..................................................... 3
MPT 511 Play Therapy Practicum I ................................................................................. 3
MPT 512 Play Therapy Practicum II ................................................................................ 3
MPT 513 Play Therapy Practicum III ............................................................................... 3
MPT 514 Research on Evidence-Based Practice Project I .............................................. 3
MPT 515 Research on Evidence-Based Practice Project II ............................................. 3

Elective Courses
Choose 1 out of 2:
MPT 510 Introduction to Expressive Arts Therapy ........................................................... 3
PSY 503 Lifespan Developmental Psychology ................................................................ 3
Choose 1 out of 2:
MPT 509 Filial Therapy .................................................................................................... 3
PSY 504 Personality and Individual Differences.............................................................. 3

The total number of credits required for graduation is 45.

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