Departmental Research
This degree is offered by the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in Temple’s College of Public Health. Recreational Therapy students are encouraged to participate in research as an activity that refines their clinical skills and promotes an interest in pursuing graduate studies. Students who are interested in research are encouraged to discuss potential opportunities with faculty researchers. Faculty research emphases in the department include
- health promotion and rehabilitation,
- measurement in rehabilitation sciences,
- adult mental health,
- inclusion of individuals with psychiatric disabilities,
- advanced sport and inclusive recreation,
- behavioral health,
- evidence-based practice,
- geriatrics, and
- pediatrics.
The department’s research centers and labs include the
- RT Wise Owls Research Lab and
- Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities.
Learn more about research in theDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.