Description

The BS in parks and recreation management with a concentration in therapeutic recreation prepares students for national professional certification in therapeutic recreation. The program is designed for students who have an interest in providing therapeutic interventions and adaptive recreation services for individuals with social problems, illnesses and disabling conditions. The required internship component of the program allows students to gain practical experiences in the therapeutic recreation field.

This degree program is one of two such programs in Arizona, both offered by the School of Community Resources and Development. Students who choose this concentration are truly committed to improving people's lives and contributing to their communities.

There is a wide range of job opportunities for therapeutic recreation professionals including in clinical settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, adventure programming for youth-at-risk and people with disabilities, and community programs offered through parks and recreation departments