Overview

The master of science in Recreational Therapy (MSRT) at Grand Valley State University focuses on advanced-practice issues and competencies to enhance the recreational therapist's skills to meet increasingly complex consumers in a variety of settings.

Why Study Recreational Therapy at Grand Valley?

The program is the only recreational therapy master's program in Michigan and the first advanced-practice program in the U.S. within a college of health professions.
GVSU's recreational therapy program is designed to meet the increasingly complex needs for more research and evidence-based practice to support the work of clinicians and advance recognition of the field.
The nationally recognized curriculum offers diverse opportunities for employment after graduation.
Located in the state-of-the-art Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall with a one-of-a-kind recreational therapy classroom/lab space including adventure therapy course and adaptive sports court(s), in close proximity to five hospitals, and many research, clinical, and treatment facilities.
Graduates enter a satisfying helping profession that assists people with disabilities to be more independent and achieve a higher quality of life, changing lives through transformative and innovative application of recreation and leisure.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Evidence-based practice
Grant writing
Research
Program development/consulting
Documentation
Advanced practice RT

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 421 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed graduate application for admission, or printing, filling out, and mailing our graduate paper application
$30 nonrefundable application fee (unless you have previously applied to Grand Valley)
Official copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcripts must be sent from those institutions directly to the GVSU Admissions Office.
Scores from either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) by students whose native language is not English.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27120 USD / year

≈ 27120 USD / year
Out-of-State

27120 USD / year

≈ 27120 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27120 USD / year

≈ 27120 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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