MAJOR

Therapeutic Recreation

Major

Overview

Gardening can help people heal from sickness and increase their ability to function. What is it about digging in the dirt that's so helpful? Maybe it’s the fresh air that perks us up. Maybe it’s seeing the rewards of our work: the big pile of weeds we've pulled or the row of seedlings we've planted. Maybe observing the beauty and power of nature -- flowers blossoming from one day to the next -- helps us heal. Most likely, we benefit from a combination of all these factors.

As a therapeutic recreation major, you’ll learn how to use activities like gardening to help people overcome obstacles and improve their lives.

Leaders Who Majored in Therapeutic Recreation

Emily Harmon

Academic Coordinator,

Old Dominion University TRiO Student Support Services