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| x remove Cannabis Operations Undergraduate Badge | x remove Recreational Therapy, M.S. | |
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| Credits Required |
9
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varies per track
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This program can be completed fully online. 
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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 |
The digital badge is comprised of three three-credit courses, a total of nine credits:
This badge can be completed online.
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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