Master in Recreational Therapy (Online)

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The Master in Recreational Therapy is a 2-year online program that teaches you techniques to treat and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients. This Master's degree helps you build skills to assess client needs, plan interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness.

You'll learn about recreational therapy and develop skills through online courses and hands-on experiences. This program prepares you to sit for the Recreation Certification examination and pursue a career in client care services or department supervision.

Graduates can work as Recreational Therapists, Client Care Coordinators, Service Line Managers, or Department Supervisors in healthcare, social services, or community organizations.