Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy (BS)

Oklahoma State University

Recreational therapy is using prescribed activity-based interventions as treatment for children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Recreational therapists plan, direct and coordinate treatments for those with physical, mental or developmental diagnosis and help them enhance or maintain their health, independence and well-being through recreational therapy.

OSU is the only Oklahoma institution to offer this degree. Our program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE) through the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), attracting quality students from across the country. Graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced studies in physical and occupational therapies, counseling, chiropractic or medical school and other graduate programs. Additionally, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) and apply for Medical Licensure in the State of Oklahoma.

Internship Experiences
Our students complete two internships totaling 1,000 hours under the direction of a nationally credentialed and state licensed recreational therapist. During their junior and senior year, students work closely with site recreational therapists to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver interventions and report during treatment team meetings

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