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Recreation and Leisure Studies (Recreation Therapy)

Master of Arts (M.A.)

One of a kind.
UToledo is the only university in Ohio to offer a master's degree with a recreation therapy concentration.

One of a kind.
UToledo is the only university in Ohio to offer a master's degree with a recreation therapy concentration.

Recreation and Leisure Studies (Recreation Therapy) Master's Degree Overview

The University of Toledo is the best place in Ohio to earn a master's degree in recreation and leisure studies. We are the only university in the state to offer a recreation therapy concentration. 

Recreation therapy concentration 

  • Students often come to us directly from their bachelor's degree programs or as employees of rehabilitation, health care or other specialized professions serving individuals with disabilities. 
  • On-campus and online classes 
  • Required 14-week, 560-hour internship 
  • Eligible to apply for the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification exam administered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) after earning your M.A. 

Recreation and Leisure Studies (Recreation Therapy) Master's Degree Highlights

Perfect job placement rate. 100% of UToledo graduates who earn a master’s degree in recreation and leisure studies with a concentration in recreation therapy find jobs in the field within six months of graduation. 

Experiential learning.  

  • Required clinical rotations and intervention skills courses — acquire and practice professional skills to use on-the-job. 
  • Comprehensive capstone internship — prepare for full-time employment. 
  • Research and community outreach opportunities 

Experienced faculty teach a comprehensive curriculum in recreation therapy and have expertise in a variety of techniques. 

Network. Join UToledo's active Recreation Therapy Club, which helps organize the annual UToledo Recreation Therapy Conference. 


Career Opportunities

The job placement rate for UToledo graduates with master’s degrees in the recreation therapy concentration is 100% within six months of graduation. Students typically pursue doctoral degrees or positions in: 

  • Physical rehabilitation 
  • Psychiatric rehabilitation 
  • Geriatric services 
  • Pediatric services 
  • Camps for individuals with disabilities 
  • Community recreation for individuals with disabilities 
  • Centers for intellectual deficit/developmental disabilities  

Alumni of UToledo's master's program in recreation and leisure studies have been hired by: 

  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 
  • The Ability Center of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio 
  • Harborside Health Care of Perrysburg, Ohio 
  • Kingston Care Center of Sylvania, Ohio 
  • The University of Toledo Medical Center 
  • Rosa Morgan Adult Day Care, Toledo, Ohio 

Our Alumni

"The recreation and leisure studies program has given me the opportunity to gain amazing clinical and internship experience that prepared me for my future career and improved my skills and abilities. The courses and fieldwork instilled within me the passion to improve the lives of others. Both the program and professors were helpful and encouraging throughout my experience."

Devin Goodrich, '14

"Every class, professor and classmate in UToledo's recreational therapy program contributed to my preparation and professional development. I couldn't have asked for a more encouraging environment from which to begin my lifelong journey."

Jessica Perry, '15


Recreation and Leisure Studies (Recreation Therapy) Master's Degree Plan of Study

UToledo's recreation therapy curriculum is unique. It requires: 

26 credit hours of study directly related to professional practice in recreation therapy, including a minimum of three 50-hour clinical rotations and five intervention skill development courses 

Recreation and Leisure Studies Master's Degree Courses in Recreation Therapy 

  • Inclusive Recreation & Recreation Therapy Services 
  • Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 
  • Medical & Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation I 
  • APIE in Recreation Therapy 
  • Program Planning in Recreation Therapy 
  • Administration in Recreation & Recreation Therapy 
  • Research Methods in Recreation & Recreation Therapy 

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Research Opportunities

 

UToledo's faculty members in the recreation therapy concentration graduate program have a wide range of expertise in the field.  

Our faculty members: 

  • Have worked in the field with a variety of populations 
  • Present at international, national and regional conferences 
  • Publish in professional journals 
  • Sit on recreation therapy-related state and local boards 
  • Are certified in recreation therapy techniques, from cardio drumming to dementia care 

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Recreation and Leisure Studies (Recreation Therapy) Master's Degree

2 years (6 semesters)

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