Recreation Management - Therapeutic Recreation George Mason University

Overview

The Recreation Management - Therapeutic Recreation programme at George Mason University provides students with the essential skills to use recreational activities as clinical tools for individuals with disabilities. This comprehensive curriculum focuses on enhancing the quality of life through tailored interventions and evidence-based practice.

Why Recreation Management - Therapeutic Recreation at George Mason University?

This concentration is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT), ensuring high educational standards. Students benefit from the university's prime location in the Northern Virginia metropolitan area, which offers extensive fieldwork and internship opportunities. Additionally, the Science and Technology Campus features the EDGE, a dedicated centre for outdoor experiential learning used for practical coursework and training.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 39312 per year
• National fee: USD 39312 per year
• Local fee: USD 14316 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum follows professional guidelines to ensure students are prepared for national certification. Modules may include:

• Recreation and Leisure in Life
• Program Planning and Evaluation
• Leadership and Outdoor Education
• Social Psychology of Play and Recreation
• Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
• Planning and Operation of Recreation Facilities
• Sport, Recreation and Tourism Marketing
• Sport and Recreation Law
• Research Methods

Careers with Recreation Management - Therapeutic Recreation

Graduates are prepared to sit for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification exam to become certified specialists. The programme leads to diverse roles in healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors. Potential career paths include:

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Senior Centre Activities Director
• Community Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
• School Inclusion Coordinator
• Special Olympics Administrator
• Residential Recreation Counsellor
• Adaptive Recreation Director
• At-risk Youth Counsellor

Accreditation

This career ready concentration explores the contribution of recreation and parks to public well-being and quality of life. The curriculum includes courses in leadership and administration, natural resources management, outdoor recreation programming, and environmental education. The program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions.Graduates are employed in national, state, and local recreation and park agencies, non-profit organizations, and private and commercial operations. Students complete supervised internships in professional settings. As a nationally-accredited program, our graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles in a wide range of professional careers, and to be prepared to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. (CTRS) through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification.