It also offers students the opportunity to apply for Mercy College's certificate programs in Gerontology, Human Behavior, Pet assisted Therapy and Substance Abuse counseling. The Course of study was approved by the New York State Education Department, May 1991.
Therapeutic Recreation is a process and a career.
It is using recreation services and leisure experiences to help people with limitations make the most of their lives - physically, mentally and socially. It involves therapy, leisure education and recreation participation.