Wilmington,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Recreation Therapy in Wilmington United States | University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Wilmington United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,318
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Recreation therapy graduates learn to employ leisure activities and various therapeutic interventions to enhance the functional skills and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities or health conditions across all age groups. Their work supports and enhances physical, occupational, and speech therapies, alongside other health services, helping clients adapt to medical challenges and learn new lifestyle approaches.
After earning a B.A. in recreation therapy, graduates qualify for licensure as Licensed Recreation Therapists (LRT) through North Carolina's licensing board and can pursue certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) via the NCTRC national exam. These credentials are attainable before completing a master's degree in gerontology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts, translated to English (translation must be certified), of grades from secondary school.
In order to be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the school administrator/ counselor. Student uploaded transcripts will not be accepted.
IELTS - minimum of 6.0, TOEFL - minimum of 71, PTE - minimum of 54, Duolingo - minimum of 105
In order to be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the school administrator/ counselor. Student uploaded transcripts will not be accepted.
IELTS - minimum of 6.0, TOEFL - minimum of 71, PTE - minimum of 54, Duolingo - minimum of 105
Tuition
USD
21,318