Recreational Therapy
What is recreational therapy?
Recreational therapy is using prescribed activity-based interventions as treatment
for children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Recreational therapists plan, direct
and coordinate treatments for those with physical, mental or developmental diagnosis
and help them enhance or maintain their health, independence and well-being through
recreational therapy.
Why recreational therapy at OSU?
OSU is the only Oklahoma institution to offer this degree. Our program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE) through
the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), attracting
quality students from across the country. Graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced
studies in physical and occupational therapies, counseling, chiropractic or medical
school and other graduate programs. Additionally, graduates are eligible to sit for
the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification to become a Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) and apply for Medical Licensure in the State
of Oklahoma.