What Can Students Do with a Major? Undergraduate Application for Admission More about the M.A. in Therapeutic Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Intern Website
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The undergraduate program in Leisure Studies confers a degree with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. The graduate program in Leisure Studies confers a MA with emphasis in either Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure and Recreational Sport Management. By contacting the main office, students may obtain applications for undergraduate or graduate admission. Completed applications should be returned to 426 Jefferson Building. Therapeutic Recreation service is a health-oriented field. It involves the provision of recreation programs designed to improve or maintain the physical, emotional, mental, and social functioning of patients. It uses treatment, leisure education and recreational services to promote a satisfying leisure lifestyle among persons with acute and chronic impairments. The Leisure and Recreational Sport Management emphasis prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in public, private, and commercial recreation settings. Emphasis is focused on preparing students to manage recreational sport programs on university campuses. Excellent practical learning opportunities are available through the Division of Recreational Services on The University of Iowa campus. If you are interested in learning more about the Leisure Studies Program here at The University of Iowa, please contact the main office at the following address:
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Diane Broyhill, one of our graduate students, has the distinction of being named a National Intern for the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association. Click