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Recreation Therapy, MS |
(Recreational Therapy)

Master of Science in Recreation

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
35
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$518.62
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$621.98

Recreation Therapy, MS | (Recreational Therapy)

Master Of Science In Recreation

Recreational therapy employs recreation and leisure activities as a tool to improve function and well-being for people living with disabilities or illnesses. Recreational therapists help maintain or improve a client's physical, mental, and emotional well-being through a variety of techniques, including sport, wellness forums, drama, music, dance, and community reintegration. Therapists assess individuals' needs, plan and implement specific interventions to meet those needs, and document and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions.

The IU Online Master of Science in Recreational Therapy explores courses on measuring clinical outcomes; the delivery of therapeutic interventions; administration theory and management practices; research in health, kinesiology, and recreation; and statistics in public health. Through projects, internship opportunities, and field experiences, you learn how to execute the recreational therapy process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation (APIE), and gain a deeper understanding of theoretical foundations. Further, you acquire program-development and consultation skills, and learn advanced recreational therapy techniques. Both on-campus and online students have opportunities to participate in faculty research teams as well as engage with the IU Wheelchair Basketball Club.

All students graduating from the major are eligible to sit for the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) examination.

Your IU Online MSR in Recreational Therapy prepares you for such careers as:

Recreational therapist
Adaptive sport coordinator
Activities director
Activity coordinator
Therapeutic recreation specialist
General activities therapist

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MSR in 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 courses (3 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

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)

Courses

Core

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

SPH-R 550

Special Concerns in Parks and Recreation

3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $518.62

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1555.86

Note:
Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $621.98

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1865.94

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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Recreation Therapy, MS | (Recreational Therapy)

Master Of Science In Recreation

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Courses

Core

Elective

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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