Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation

NOTE: this undergraduate program is currently not accepting new students. If you are a professional in the therapeutic recreation field looking to obtain certification, please click on this website link – Therapeutic Recreation Distance and Extended Learning.

About

Therapeutic Recreation specialists are involved in helping individuals with disabilities learn the skills and attitudes necessary to develop a satisfying leisure lifestyle. Therapeutic Recreation is concerned with the treatment of conditions which are disabling and the facilitation of independent leisure functioning.

In this major, you will prepare to take the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. The EWU Therapeutic Recreation degree is nationally accredited through COAPRT and will provide you with a strong educational background.

For more information, or to declare your major, contact the Recreation Experience Management Program Director, Jeremy Jostad, PhD at jjostad@ewu.edu or 509.359.7097.


Accreditation

The EWU Therapeutic Recreation Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Evidence of continued compliance with COAPRT requirements can be found on the RCLS accreditation website.

2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report: Therapeutic Recreation
2021 Annual Report: Therapeutic Recreation

Careers in Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation graduates have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings.


Group Treatment

Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation Facilities

Long-Term Care

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.