The Minor in Recreational Therapy provides students with a foundational knowledge of the field of therapeutic recreation and its populations served. This minor enhances students’ understanding of the use of leisure-based interventions to enhance the quality of life of individuals with disabilities.
Program Highlights
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Students apply course concepts and gain practical skill through their participation in various structured hands-on and service-learning opportunities embedded within the Recreational Therapy curriculum.
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Students engage with youth in the Mighty Monarchs wheelchair sports program, facilitate adaptive recreation programs with local agencies, and assist with Special Olympics.
Careers
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Requirements
Complete a background check in RT 261 – Foundations of Recreational Therapy to ensure eligibility for service-learning experiences with youth. After completing RT 261 (minimum grade C-) students will meet with a recreational therapy faculty member to declare the minor.
Transfer
At Â鶹´«Ã½, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Ways to Save
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