Tuition & fees
Costs include tuition, fees, & other costs such as books. New England residents may qualify for a tuition break. See cost details
Financial aid
On average, 92% of enrolled students who file a FAFSA receive an offer. 91% of offers include scholarships, grants, waiver, and/or work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program highlights
Expected career outcomes
Career opportunities
Upon program completion, you could seek employment as a recreation therapist, recreation staff in a variety of municipal or nonprofit environments, activity coordinator, or recreation generalist.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
Certification
When you complete the internship component of the program under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you will be eligible to sit for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification examination.
Engaged and dedicated faculty
Our faculty understand what students need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment. They help mentor and create networking opportunities for students from day one.
Program requirements
Learn to promote the development of functional independence and to facilitate an appropriate leisure lifestyle for persons with mental, physical, emotional, or social limitations in both treatment and non-treatment settings.
Hands-on learning
The culmination of our program is an internship in a treatment setting. You’ll gain competency in assessing, planning, and implementing evidence-based interventions, leading programs, and working as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.