Therapeutic Recreation - Central Michigan University · Facilitation Techniques Course. Faculty Led...
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Therapeutic Recreation
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Therapeutic Recreation is the practice of using recreation to address the needs of individuals with illness or disabling conditions.
CMU’s Adaptive Basketball Clinic
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Recreational activities specifically target the needs of each individual to promote health and healing.
CMU’s Sled Hockey Clinic
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Coursework qualifies you to become a Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
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Average 2020 Annual Salary
according to salary.com
Median: $56,567Range: $45,075-$68,512
CMU’s Adaptive Hunting Clinic
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Work in a variety of settings:
• Hospitals• Psychiatric Facilities• Long-term Care Facilities• Community Recreation Programs• Camps• Schools
RPL 345: Therapeutic Recreation in Gerontology
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An excellent undergraduate degree for students considering:
• Occupational Therapy• Physical Therapy• Physician Assistant• Counseling• Child Life Specialist• Other Allied Health Degrees
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CMU’s Therapeutic Recreation program utilizes hands-on learning techniques to give you the professional skills you need.
RPL 348: Aquatic Therapy
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Program offers one or two 15-week internship opportunities to gain real-life skills and networking.
Students preparing for their Spring 2020 internships
Common Internship Sites
In State: Out of State:
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Unique Therapeutic Recreation Offerings
Facilitation Techniques Course
Faculty Led Study Abroad: Disability in East Europe
Center for Leisure Services
Study Abroad Course in Serbia, 2019
Therapeutic Recreation in Physical Disabilities Course
Adventure Therapy CourseAquatic Therapy CourseAdaptive Sport Clinics
Recreational Therapy ClubAnnual Faculty & Student Socials
Pharmacology Course
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What students have to say about CMU Therapeutic Recreation:
“The RPL program gave me the opportunity to dive into my passions and grow, not only as a person, but also as a professional, while also guiding me to new people who ended up becoming my extended family.” -Delaney Eckstein, Therapeutic Recreation Graduate, May 2020
“The CMU TR program is a family. I have never felt more accepted, loved, and motivated to achieve my dreams. This program is the best support group who provides endless laughs and amazing friendships I’ll cherish forever!”-Maddison Dinneweth, current Therapeutic Recreation student
“The Therapeutic Recreation program is very unique in the way that we all feel like family. When you walk down the halls of Finch, it feels like home.” –Jack Lewandowski, current Therapeutic Recreation student