MS Recreational Therapy at University of Utah

Programme overview

Recreational therapy is a form of therapy that uses physical recreation and activities to help people with illnesses or disabling conditions achieve mental and physical health. If you like being active and want to help others at the same time, consider majoring in Recreational Therapy. This program will give you the counseling techniques and knowledge you need to help rehabilitate individuals and educate them on the support systems and skills needed to maintain their health and happiness.

Faculty: College of Health | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 36 credit hours. Complete a minimum of 36-44 credit hours

Career pathways

Career paths include Recreational therapist, director of recreational therapy, activites director, professor, researcher, private practice, consultant, adaptive sports coordinator, corporate wellness consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Master of Science in RT will have: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; an overall undergraduate grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or an average of at least 3.0 for no less than 9 semester credits of graduate study; a written statement of purpose that addresses the question: “Why am I seeking a master's degree in recreational therapy?”; a scholarly writing sample of no more than three pages, certain to include citations for any references used in the paper; two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the applicant's academic competence or ability to succeed at a graduate level education; a resume that summarizes background and experience; completed a graduate school application, paid fees, and submitted official transcript(s); and meet the performance requirement of the Graduate School TOEFL, if applicant is...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. Some programmes require a programme-specific application in addition to the university application; international graduate applicants must also meet I-20 document deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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