Dave Thomas Program Director
Therapeutic Recreation
315 Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI - 48197
Phone: 734.487.0289
Fax: 734.487.4095
Email: dthomas@emich.edu
Eastern
Michigan University’s Therapeutic Recreation
Program has been in existence since the mid 1970s.
Recreational Therapy, simply stated, is a form
of treatment which utilizes functional activities
to achieve a desired outcome. Through using a patient’s
existing skills and interests, Recreational Therapy
addresses the goals of the patient in a unique
way. Recreational Therapy also focuses on facilitating
the development of new skills for daily living
and community functioning.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree
in Therapeutic Recreation, students will be qualified
to become certified by the National Council of
Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
