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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 35
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $528.99
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $634.42
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Degree Overview
As a student in the Master of Science in Recreation: Recreational Therapy, you will build the necessary skills to assess the needs of individuals, plan and implement specific interventions to meet those needs, and document and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. Upon successful completion of the degree, you will be eligible to sit for the Recreation Certification (NCTRC) examination and be prepared for a career in client care services, department supervision, or service lines.
You will have opportunities for direct experience with clients with disabilities through local agencies. Through projects, internship opportunities, and field experiences, you will learn intervention planning, therapeutic communication skills, service planning, and intervention techniques and have opportunities to participate in faculty research.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to this program, you must have a bachelor's degree.
To apply to this program:
Complete an online application that includes:
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose (600 words or less)
- Resume
- GRE scores
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only)
Your IU Online M.S. in Recreation: Recreational Therapy prepares you for such careers as:
- Recreational therapist
- Adaptive sport coordinator
- Activities director
- Activity coordinator
- Therapeutic recreation specialist
- General activities therapist
To graduate with the M.S. in Recreation: Recreational Therapy, you must complete 35 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Recreational therapy foundation courses (15 credit hours)
- Recreational therapy emphasis courses (12 credit hours)
- Recreational therapy capstone project (3-5 credit hours)
- Elective (3 credit hours)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPH-Q 501 | Introduction to Statistics in Public Health | 3 Credits |
| SPH-R 510 | Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation | 3 Credits |
| SPH-R 512 | Administration Theory and Management Practices in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Public Lands | 3 Credits |
| SPH-R 697 | Internship in Recreation and Parks | 3 Credits |
| SPH-X 590 | Introduction to Research in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation | 3 Credits |
| SPH-Y 560 | Professional Development of Therapeutic Recreation | 3 Credits |
| SPH-Y 561 | Advanced Therapeutic Recreation Processes | 3 Credits |
| SPH-Y 562 | Social Psychology of Therapeutic Recreation | 3 Credits |
| SPH-Y 563 | Program Development and Consultation in Therapeutic Recreation | 3 Credits |
| SPH-Y 564 | Advanced Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy | 3 Credits |
Elective
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPH-R 550 | Special Concerns in Parks and Recreation | 3 Credits |
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