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

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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

Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2012-13 academic year.

Keuning Scholarship

• amount of award: N/A
• junior or senior
• GPA 2.5+
• financial need considered; receiving services from office of services to students with disabilities
• apply through the Calvin Portal

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Faculty