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Credits Required
varies per track
Format
Location

Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Grant writing
  • Research
  • Consulting
  • Documentation
  • Advanced practice RT

In addition, you will participate in observations and service learning to increase experience within various health care settings. Problem-based learning and collaborative projects will be included, as well as developing teamwork and interpersonal skills.

The MSRT is a hybrid program, with the majority of coursework online and one to two in-seat classes per semester.

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Career Options

Recreational therapists work in a variety of settings, and individuals with an MSRT obtain positions in management, administration, and higher education within health and social service settings.

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Recreational Therapy degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in recreational therapy.

  • Recreational Therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Behavioral Health
  • Psychology
  • Research
  • Patient Observation

Source: EMSI, 2022

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