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Official page for Clemson University’s Recreational Therapy program, part of the department. We look forward to hearing from you.

Visit our Linktree for more: linktr.ee/clemsonrectherapy Our RT program at Clemson University has grown tremendously! Our faculty continues to excel and we have completely revitalized our undergraduate and graduate curriculum! We now offer BS, MS (online and in-person), and PhD (online and in person) level courses in RT. Here is additional information about our faculty:

Dr. Marieke Van Puymbroeck

:
https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/mvp
Dr. Jasmine Townsend: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/jntowns
Dr. Brandi Crowe: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/bmcrowe
Dr. Stephen Lewis: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/stlewis
Dr. Em Adams: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/faculty-staff/profiles/emiliea

Good things are happening in the Clemson University Recreational Therapy program!

05/05/2026

Congratulations to all CURT graduates this Spring 2026! 🎓 Your hard work, dedication, and passion for making a difference have paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud. Wishing you all continued success as you step into your next chapter and continue impacting lives through recreational therapy! 💜

05/01/2026

📣The State of Maryland is hiring a Therapeutic Recreator I (Court-Involved) & Therapeutic Recreator II (Court Involved) at Springfield Hospital Center — both are full-time roles helping plan and lead therapeutic recreation for psychiatric inpatients as part of the treatment team.

📍 Sykesville, MD
💼 Competitive salary with growth potential

👉 Ideal for Recreational Therapists ready to make an impact — no experience required!
🔗 Apply now via the link in bio.

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Annabelle Huffman Evans on receiving the 2025–2026 Award for Excellence in Recreational Therapy! This award recognizes a student who upholds high academic standards while demonstrating excellence through service to special populations.

CURT faculty shared that Annabelle is consistently engaged in class, asks thoughtful questions, and brings a caring, positive energy to every discussion. Her passion for supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities truly stands out.

Well done, Annabelle—keep up the amazing work! 💜

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Laura Anderson on receiving the 2025–2026 Stevenson-Smith-Lovett Award! This honor is presented to a rising senior who exemplifies integrity, love, compassion, service, and a positive attitude.

CURT faculty shared that Laura is passionate about working with individuals with disabilities, has a strong interest in adaptive sports, and brings incredible character, energy, and enthusiasm to everything she does—both in and out of the classroom.

The CURT Program is proud of you, Laura! 💜

04/28/2026

📣 Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is growing its Recreation & Expressive Therapy Department and is currently hiring 2 Full-Time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS)!

As the department expands to a team of 7 recreation/expressive therapists, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and growing clinical team.

✨ Don’t have your NCTRC certification yet? No problem—candidates are eligible to apply but must pass the exam within the first 90 days of employment.

04/24/2026

Huge thanks to Mrs. Taylor Windell, MS, CCLS for speaking with our PRTM 2600: Foundations of Recreational Therapy class! Taylor is the Manager of Child Life and Special Programs at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Upstate in Greenville, SC. She gave our CURT students an engaging introduction to the Child Life profession—breaking down the role of Child Life Specialists within multidisciplinary teams and the impact they have in supporting hospitalized children and their families.

Thank you, Taylor! We truly appreciate you sharing your time and expertise with the CURT program! 💜

04/23/2026

We’re excited to introduce one of our amazing Recreational Therapy students! 🧡

Meet Mary Margaret 🤗✨

Swipe to learn more about their interests, goals, and what inspired them to pursue Recreational Therapy ➡️

👀P.S. She also traveled for the 2026 Winter Paralympics. Pics at the end 📸

The future of RT is bright — and it starts right here. 💜👏

04/16/2026

We’re excited to introduce one of our amazing Recreational Therapy students! 🧡

Meet Elizabeth 🤗✨

Swipe to learn more about their interests, goals, and what inspired them to pursue Recreational Therapy ➡️

The future of RT is bright — and it starts right here. 💜👏

04/15/2026

📣 Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Recreational/Expressive Therapist (CTRS)!

✨ Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field
• CTRS (or eligible to sit for NCTRC exam) ([Teal][1])
• Knowledge of behavioral health settings and regulatory standards preferred ([Teal][1])
• CPR certification and strong clinical/communication skills

✨ Highlights:
• Facilitate therapeutic recreation and expressive therapy groups for patients across the lifespan
• Work in an inpatient behavioral health setting supporting mental health and substance use recovery
• Help patients build coping skills, emotional regulation, and social engagement through leisure
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team in a structured hospital environment

If you’re passionate about using recreation therapy to support mental health and recovery, this is a great opportunity to grow in a clinical setting!

🔗 Link in bio for more details and how to apply.

04/14/2026

he 2026 ATRA Annual Conference is coming up October 17–19 in Brea, California! 🌴✨

This is an incredible opportunity for Recreational Therapy students to connect with professionals and grow in the field. Through the Peg Connolly Scholarship, selected undergraduate and graduate students can attend the conference while gaining hands-on experience supporting registration, moderating sessions, and participating in conference events.

Even better? The scholarship covers conference registration, hotel accommodations, and includes a $100 meal stipend! 🙌🏽

Don’t miss this chance to network with ATRA leadership and RT professionals. Learn more and apply using this link: https://www.atra-online.com/peg-connolly-scholarship

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Sirrine Hall
Clemson, SC
29634

Telephone

+18646563400

Website

https://linktr.ee/clemsonrectherapy

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