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Programs in Therapeutic Recreation

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Therapeutic recreation functions as a subset of rehabilitation and therapy and teaches students to plan, organize, and direct recreational activities designed to promote health and well-being for patients who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled. Concentrations are: foundations of therapeutic recreation, leisure education and counseling, program planning, therapeutic recreational modalities, basic anatomy and physiology, psychology, medical terminology, human growth and development, patient observation and evaluation, special needs populations, and professional standards and ethics.

Top Schools For Therapeutic Recreation Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Fremont College
Cerritos, CA		Unknown 228 75 Associate (75)
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI		$15,902 8,742 59 Bachelor's (59)
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC		$15,311 21,459 52 Bachelor's (49), Master's (3)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA		$21,634 26,618 45 Bachelor's (41), Master's (3),
Doctoral (1)
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT		$4,290 30,745 44 Bachelor's (44)
Southern University & A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA		$11,612 6,491 33 Bachelor's (25), Master's (8)
UNC Wilmington
Wilmington, NC		$17,472 11,913 27 Bachelor's (27)
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC		$14,984 7,450 25 Bachelor's (25)
Suffolk County CC
Selden, NY		$8,382 22,503 24 Associate (24)
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI		$22,092 20,580 24 Bachelor's (24), Master's (0)
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Therapeutic Recreation Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 48 8%
Associate 68 12%
Bachelor's 416 73%
Master's 28 5%
Doctoral 8 1%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 131 23%
Female 437 77%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 5 1%
Black or African American 114 20%
Hispanic or Latino 24 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 398 71%
Other/Unknown 20 4%
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Therapeutic Recreation Internships

Job Title:Audiology Student Intern(184699)
Description:Audiology Student Intern(Job Number: 184699)Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:San Diego, CA
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Intern Pharmacist- (KMK-9689)(181215)
Description:Intern Pharmacist- (KMK-9689)(Job Number: 181215)Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Moreno Valley, CA
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Recreation Therapist
Description:This position plans, coordinates and supervises therapeutic activities of recreation programs to meet the emotional, social and physical health of pediatric patients and their families consistent with established treatment objectives. PCH...>
Company:Phoenix Children's Hospital
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:MiracleWorkers.com
Job Title:Recreation Assistant for Summer Day Camp & Therapeutic Rec. Ctr.
Description:Job Title: Recreation Assistant for Summer Day Camp & Therapeutic Rec. Ctr. Closing Date/Time: Fri. 06/28/13 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $7.25 Hourly Job Type: Seasonal Location: 121 Lamon Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, North Carolina...>
Company:City of Fayetteville, Nc
Location:Fayetteville, NC
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Farm intern at organic non profit farm
Description:Farm intern at organic non profit farm TALMAR Gardens and Horticultural Therapy Center is a non-profit farm established to provide a therapeutic and recreational environment offering horticultural therapy and vocational skills training...>
Company:Talmar Gardens and Horticultural Therapy Center
Location:Baltimore, MD
Posted:5/15/2013
Source:Get Farmer Jobs
Job Title:Adjunct Instructor Therapeutic Recreation
Description:Adjunct Instructor Therapeutic Recreation Posting Number 2011-00041AT Date Position Available 08/01/0012 Posted Salary Position Summary Information Position Summary Adjunct position for Therapeutic Recreation available Summer/Fall 2012.>
Company:Utica College
Location:Utica, NY
Posted:5/2/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Therapeutic Recreation Internship
Description:ABOUT WAVERLY HEIGHTS Waverly Heights, LTD is a private, non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community. Our campus is situated on 63 acres of beautiful land only 10 miles northwest of Philadelphia in Lower Merion Township. It consists of...>
Company:Waverly Heights
Location:Gladwyne, PA
Posted:5/9/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Intern Pharmacist (TR-10418)(181258)
Description:Intern Pharmacist (TR-10418)(Job Number: 181258)Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire...>
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Pasadena, CA
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Project Mgr Logistics Ctr NC50569201
Description:Company: Serco Inc. is a leading provider of professional, technology and management services focused on the federal government. We advise, design, integrate and deliver solutions that transform how clients achieve their missions. Our...>
Company:Serco
Location:Harrisburg, PA
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Operator, ImPress Prod Ctr I
Description:Position Requirements # Must possess high school diploma or equivalent # Previous printing, bindery or production experience preferred # Handle customer inquiries/complaints in a courteous, professional, and complete manner # Demonstrate...>
Company:Officemax
Location:Garland, TX
Posted:3/29/2013
Source:Beyond

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