Recreational Therapy

Overview

• an area of specialization (including physical rehabilitation, behavioral/mental health, pediatrics, geriatrics and at-risk youth) with guidance from a faculty member;

• assessment of participants’ needs;

• documentation of participants’ progress;

• evaluation of evidence-based treatment outcomes; and

• administrative and managerial skills necessary for career advancement.

The Master of Science in Recreational Therapy at Temple University will prepare you as a recreational therapist with expertise in:

Future Career

Recreational therapy is a profession within the field of healthcare that utilizes structured, evidence-based recreation and leisure activities to improve the lives of people with disabilities or health-related limitations. Students who do not have an academic background in recreational therapy may use the program to meet eligibility requirements for the national credentialing examination for recreational therapists. Learn more about the profession of recreational therapy.

Graduates find practice-based clinical or management roles as professional recreational therapists in a wide range of settings, including:

• rehabilitation facilities,

• hospitals,

• community settings providing specialized services to individuals with disabilities,

• nursing homes, and

• assisted living facilities.