Recreation Therapy, B.S.

Are you service minded? Do you want to help people transform their lives? Does the thought of helping people recover from an illness or injury, alleviate a disability or restore independence appeal to you? If so, a degree in recreational therapy can pave the way to the rewarding, people-focused career you are looking for.

From the start, our curriculum will train you to be client-focused while you learn to help persons with physical, cognitive and psychological disabilities set and achieve goals in their personal development. Patients accomplish this through many techniques such as creative play, adaptive sports, the use of animals, art, music, exercise, aquatics and interacting with others in social settings. In addition to the recreation therapy courses, you will receive a background in psychology, human movement and human service fields where you will learn to assess and evaluate clients and create treatment plans. These skills can be valuable in a variety of social service fields in addition to recreation therapy.

Why choose Indiana Tech?

• Our program meets requirements to prepare you for the national certification exam to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• You will be part of a culture of teamwork between students, advisors and teachers who share the common goal of your personal success.
• You will be required to complete two internships, but you will have so many more opportunities to gain enriching real-life field experience.
• You will have the opportunity to attend conferences that will put you in direct touch with practicing recreation therapists while strengthening your relationship with your instructors and classmates.
• Indiana Tech fosters an active learning environment, enriched by instructors who possess years of experience in their respective fields.