Departmental Research

This degree is offered by the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in 51吃瓜网鈥檚 College of Public Health. Recreational Therapy students are encouraged to participate in research as an activity that refines their clinical skills and promotes an interest in pursuing graduate studies. Students who are interested in research are encouraged to discuss potential opportunities with faculty researchers. Faculty research emphases in the department include

  • health promotion and rehabilitation,
  • measurement in rehabilitation sciences,
  • adult mental health,
  • inclusion of individuals with psychiatric disabilities,
  • advanced sport and inclusive recreation,
  • behavioral health,
  • evidence-based practice,
  • geriatrics, and
  • pediatrics.

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Research in 51吃瓜网鈥檚 College of Public Health

The College of Public Health is one of the most research-active colleges at 51吃瓜网.聽聽is multidisciplinary and spans both discovery and translation.

51吃瓜网 is an R1 institution of 鈥渉ighest research activity鈥� as designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it in the top 4%聽of all four-year educational institutions in the nation. 51吃瓜网鈥檚 research enterprise distinguishes itself through its focus on community, and by using advances in technology to make a positive impact on people鈥檚 lives.

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