Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic recreation relates to development and administration of programs that serve persons with mental or physical disabilities, the emotionally disturbed, and aged persons in both institutional and community settings. The program, directed toward understanding recreation's role in a comprehensive rehabilitation process, prepares students to work with a broad range of disability areas in either clinical or community settings. Students may develop specialization areas by taking related area courses.
Emphasis is on applying research techniques and skills to solve problems in practical settings.
They should consult with a graduate adviser for guidance toward professional certification. Available in several areas, internships are strongly recommended for students specializing in therapeutic recreation.