Child and Family Development · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU CFD 496 — Therapeutic Play

3.00 units 1 enrollment option

Explores the therapeutic and developmental power of play from infancy through young adulthood. Blending theory with practice, students will examine classical and contemporary perspectives and discover how play can be a transformative tool across settings.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: CFD 135, or CFD 170, or CFD 270, or PSY 101, or SOC 101, or TE 170, or with advisor permission.

CFD 135, or CFD 170, or CFD 270, or PSY 101, or SOC 101, or TE 170, or with advisor permission.

Summer 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
2246 Discussion	Hybrid	Open	0 / 40	Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–1:30 PM · TBA	LH 260 ONLINE	Alyssa Pettingill	No rating

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