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  4. MS in Therapeutic Recreation

MS in Therapeutic Recreation

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Pittsburgh State University

Program Overview

The Therapeutic Recreation emphasis prepares students for supervisory and leadership positions in various hospital, private and community-based organizations delivering care as recreation therapists to individuals with various disabilities and ability levels. Recreational therapists work with a variety of individuals requiring health services such as: Physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental and behavioral health, addictions, veterans and developmental disabilities. Students completing the Therapeutic Recreation emphasis allows them to sit for the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Exam.

Program Key Stats

$32482 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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590
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68

Additional Information & Requirements

Submit application for admission,Pay the $60.00 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee,Complete official transcripts or academic records in native language and official English translation including grades earned in each subject;Copy of the secondary school or high school certificate of completion or diploma, if applicableOfficial TOEFL or IELTS or PTE score results (not required for conditional admission) TOEFL score of at least 520 (paper) or 68 (internet) is required.;Overall score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.0;Current certified bank statement or financial guarantee (within 6 months);Financial Statement of Support form;Mailing Address form;Copy of passport (if available), All official documents (original or certified copies) must be mailed directly to Pittsburg State University. Official transcripts must be received direct from the issuing school in a sealed envelop.

Career Options

  • Hospitals
  • Retirement Communities
  • Rehabilitation
  • Community Recreation Departments
  • VA Hospitals
  • Residential Settings
  • Outpatient Services
  • School Systems

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