娱乐疗法专业为学生做好了担任娱乐疗法师的准备。治疗师使用各种技术，包括手工艺品，动物，运动，游戏，舞蹈和运动，戏剧，音乐和社区郊游，来治疗和维持客人的身体，心理和情感健康。专业人员评估个人的需求，计划和实施特定的干预措施以满足这些需求，并记录和评估干预措施的有效性。所有专业毕业的学生都有资格参加国家治疗娱乐认证委员会（NCTRC）的考试。该学位课程可以在线完成。
The major in recreational therapy prepares students to assume positions as recreational therapists. Using a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings, therapists treat and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their clients. Professionals assess individuals' needs, plan and implement specific interventions to meet those needs, and document and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. All students graduating from the major are eligible to sit for the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) examination. This degree program may be completed online. As a recreational therapy major, in either our on-site or online program, you will learn a variety of techniques to treat and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of your clients. You will build the necessary skills to assess the needs of individuals, plan and implement specific interventions to meet those needs, and document and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. With this Master of Science in Recreation degree, you will be eligible to sit for the Recreation Certification (NCTRC) examination, as well as prepared for a career in client care services, department supervision, or service lines.