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| Credits Required |
120
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. 
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| Coursework |
Students study a variety of topics that include:
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| Career Options |
Recreational therapy is a diverse field that offers graduates varied career opportunities. RECTX specialists work in hospitals, acute and subacute care settings, nursing homes, older adult programs, centers for physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatric institutions, substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, juvenile services, public parks and recreation departments, volunteer agencies, after-care centers, and community-based services.
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| Application Deadline |
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.S. in Recreational Therapy 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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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