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x remove Combined Degree: Recreational Therapy B.S. and M.S.
Credits Required
144
Format
Location

Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

Students will earn a maximum of nine graduate credits during their undergraduate program from the courses listed below. Students are encouraged to work with faculty advisors to ensure all requirements are met. Students may dual-count nine credits from the following courses toward their degrees:

  • RTX 504 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy
  • RTX 505 - Management in Recreational Therapy
  • RTX 510 - Research and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy
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Career Options

Recreational therapy specialists work in hospitals, acute and subacute care settings, nursing homes, older adult programs, rehabilitation and substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, juvenile services, parks and recreation departments, volunteer agencies, and after-care centers.

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Recreational Therapy degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in recreational therapy.

  • Recreational Therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Behavioral Health
  • Psychology
  • Research
  • Patient Observation

Source: EMSI, 2021

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