Recreational Therapy Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Recreational Therapy
A Bachelor of Science in Recreation (B.S.R) Recreational Therapy degree prepares students to assume positions as recreational therapists. All graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) examination. The Recreational Therapy program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE).
Recreational therapists enrich the lives of others by helping them maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being using interventions including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, and music. In this major, you will develop the knowledge and skills to assist people of all ages with illnesses or disabilities to function well in their daily activities. You will learn to assess individual needs, and then to plan, implement, and evaluate specific interventions. The coursework for this degree will include psychology, anatomy, and health classes.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Public Health Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Art Therapists
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Music Therapists
- Recreational Therapists
- Health Educators
- Occupational Therapists
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Recreation Workers
- Rehabilitation Counselors
- Social and Human Service Assistants
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Social
Recreational Therapy Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
Management or Leadership
- Lead
- Coordinate
- Coach
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
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