Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation is the practice of using recreation to address the needs of individuals with illness or disabling conditions.

CMU’s Adaptive Basketball Clinic

Recreational activities specifically target the needs of each individual to promote health and healing.

CMU’s Sled Hockey Clinic

Coursework qualifies you to become a Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Average 2020 Annual Salary

according to salary.com

Median: $56,567Range: $45,075-$68,512

CMU’s Adaptive Hunting Clinic

Work in a variety of settings:

• Hospitals• Psychiatric Facilities• Long-term Care Facilities• Community Recreation Programs• Camps• Schools

RPL 345: Therapeutic Recreation in Gerontology

An excellent undergraduate degree for students considering:

• Occupational Therapy• Physical Therapy• Physician Assistant• Counseling• Child Life Specialist• Other Allied Health Degrees

CMU’s Therapeutic Recreation program utilizes hands-on learning techniques to give you the professional skills you need.

RPL 348: Aquatic Therapy

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:

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

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

For Questions Contact:

Bob Frostfrost1rl@cmich.edu

Shay Dawsondawso2s@cmich.edu LeAnn Wheeler

redma1ln@cmich.edu

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