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    Ridgewater College

    Recreational Therapist

    Associate Degree
    Certificate (1-2 years)
    $6,121
    In-State Tuition
    18 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    Willmar, MN
    Location

    About This Program

    Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy program at Ridgewater College

    Types of Recreational Therapists

    Recreational Therapist
    Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
    Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
    Activities Coordinator
    Recreational Therapy Program Coordinator
    Rehabilitation Therapist
    General Activities Therapist

    What You'll Learn:

    • The foundations of therapeutic recreation
    • Leisure education and counseling
    • Program planning
    • Therapeutic recreational modalities
    • Basic anatomy and physiology
    • Psychology
    • Medical terminology
    • Human growth and development
    • Patient observation and evaluation
    • Special needs populations
    • Professional standards and ethics

    Costs & Financial Aid

    In-State Tuition:$6,121/yr
    Out-of-State Tuition:$6,121/yr

    School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES

    Financial Aid

    81%
    Receive Any Aid
    25%
    Receive Federal Aid
    32%
    Pell Grant Recipients
    $6,130
    Avg Loan Amount
    30%
    Have Student Loans
    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 51.2309 (Recreational Therapist)

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