Make your living helping others
live healthier, more enjoyable lives 

Therapeutic Recreation at Utica College

One of the nation's only bachelor of science sequences in this dynamic health care field, the therapeutic recreation program at Utica College combines health care and leisure sciences with hands-on experiences preparing you for rewarding career opportunities in:

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Mental and behavioral health
• Nursing homes and other programs serving older adults
• Residential care for people with developmental disabilities
• Youth programs 
• Community based programs for people with and without disabilities

• Use recreation to improve people's physical, intellectual, emotional and social health
• Teach skills, knowledge, and attitudes which promote health, wellness, and independence related to leisure
• Provide and advocate for inclusive leisure and recreation opportunities in the community