University of North Carolina Wilmington Multiple locations
Wilmington , North Carolina , United States
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Overview
Their services complement physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well other allied health and human services to address clients' adjustment to illness/disability and education for a new lifestyle.
Recreation Therapy Degree Program Mission:
The mission of the Recreation Therapy curriculum at University of North Carolina Wilmington is to prepare students to successfully enter ever-changing health care and human service systems with the knowledge and skills necessary to be competent practitioners and leaders in the field of recreation therapy and health care.
This preparation places a priority on the development of skills through applied learning experiences in classes, practica, internships, and community involvement. Further, student outcomes emphasize critical thinking and evidence based practice as means of assisting clients and organizations reach their goals, and maximize the quality of life of individuals.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Life Span Human Development
- Abnormal Psychology
- Motor Behavior
- Functional and Structural Kinesiology
- Medical Terminology for Health Professions
- Health Assessment and Medical Terminology
- Recreation Therapy
- Practicum in Recreation Therapy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 71
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Health Sciences Sports Sciences View 874 other Masters in Sports Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 71
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Essay: 50% (mean of two reviewers) (see attached: RT Essay Rubric)
- Interview: 40% (see attached: RT Interview Rubric)
- Documented Experience: 10% (Documentation should be from site/agency or employer and include name, address, and phone number or email address of person verifying hours)
Work experience
Minimum of 50 hours experience working or volunteering with individuals with disabilities, disabling conditions or illnesses.
Tuition Fee
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International
18508 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9254 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
National
18508 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9254 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State
4444 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2222 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
Funding
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