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Therapeutic Recreation,
EDM
The 33 semester-hour master's program in Therapeutic Recreation is designed for individuals who want to advance their knowledge and understanding of therapeutic recreation as a part of health care services. The curriculum is based on a conceptual model of health promotion and disease prevention. Students have an opportunity to understand therapeutic recreation's role and potential contribution to health care delivery systems that are in transition from primarily medical-model orientation to community health and wellness models of service delivery.
Students who do not have an academic or clinical background in therapeutic recreation may use the program to meet the academic requirements to sit for the national credentialing examination of the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m. Students able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department
Information
Temple University
Curriculum in Therapeutic Recreation
Department of Health Studies
Box 062-56
304 Vivacqua Hall
1600 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
healthstudies@blue.temple.edu
(215) 204-8726
Ranking:
The faculty and the program are nationally recognized for excellence and have received numerous national and state awards for their contributions. Graduates of the program consistently score significantly higher on the national certification examination than graduates of other schools.
Accreditation:
False
Areas
of Specialization:
Faculty members specialize and offer learning opportunities in gerontology, mental health, physical and developmental disabilities.
Job
Placement:
Graduates of the program are highly sought for positions in hospitals, developmental centers, nursing homes, and in community settings providing specialized services to individuals with disabilities.
Affiliation(s):
There are numerous research and service sites in the Philadelphia area which cooperate with the Therapeutic Recreation curriculum. A few examples include Moss Rehabilitation; Magee Rehabilitation Hospital; Princeton Medical Hospital; Easter Seals; Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center, and Temple University Hospital.
Interdisciplinary
Study :
Interdisciplinary study is encouraged through certificate programs in Gerontology (through the Institute on Aging) and in Horticulture Therapy (through the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture). Other interdisciplinary programs may be geared to the students personal interests, for example coursework in special education or in counseling psychology.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Students are allowed to take up to 9 s.h. of coursework before matriculation. Selection of courses must be made in conjunction with the Coordinator of Therapeutic Recreation.
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