Overview

Calvin's therapeutic recreation program, the only such program offered by a Christian college in the world, offers cutting-edge knowledge in recreation therapy and health care. The 40-hour program gives you the knowledge and practical skills you need to work in a variety of settings. The program will prepare you for the national certification exam in therapeutic recreation.

Careers in Therapeutic Recreation

• Therapeutic recreation specialist in settings such as acute care hospitals
• at-risk youth services
• schools and many more

See job placement rates for Calvin grads.

Student involvement

Find an internship in a local rehabilitation hospital, volunteer for Special Olympics, work with Calvin's Ready for Life program for developmentally-disabled young adults.

Course Requirements 2012-13

Therapeutic Recreation

See Recreation

Scholarships

New students are automatically considered for general academic scholarships ranging from $1,000-15,000 based on a careful review of their application materials.

For a complete listing of departmental scholarships available to first-year students, use the Scholarship Search ».

Faculty

Teach This

Interested in teaching? You can gain certification in Therapeutic Recreation as a:

Calvin's teacher education program also contains education-specific course requirements that you must complete prior to certification. See course requirements for:

• Elementary education
• Secondary education