Study Community & Trauma Counseling/Child Trauma & Play Therapy (M.S.) at Thomas Jefferson University

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The 66-credit MS degree in Community & Trauma Counseling with a concentration in Child Trauma & Play Therapy trains exceptionally skilled child and adolescent therapists who are uniquely equipped with trauma competencies and knowledge, coupled with play therapy techniques and applications to support the health and emotional wellbeing of children and families. The program prepares graduates for state licensure and national certification in professional counseling (LPC/NCC) and the Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT) credential.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$36,000.00 per year

$36,000 - $37,000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

13/04/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Thomas Jefferson University - INTO USA - East Falls Campus

4201 Henry Avenue,

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania,

19144, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree Prerequisite: Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start of the program.

Prerequisite Coursework: Applicants are required to complete the following prerequisite coursework at a regionally accredited institution prior to entry into the program:

Successful completion of nine (9) credits of behavioral science, social science or health-care related courses (e.g., psychology, human development & family science, sociology, anthropology, early childhood studies, social work, nursing, public health.) Other relevant coursework will be considered upon request.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.