Overview

At Recreational Therapy from North Carolina Central University recreational therapy specialists are trained in diverse areas (e.g., art, sports, leisure education, and counseling) and assist individuals in making transitions from institutions or schools to community recreation.

Key Features

This Recreational Therapy concentration at the North Carolina Central University culminates with a 560-hour/14-week internship, a practical work experience with expert supervision.

The program fulfills the requirements for licensure in Recreation Therapy established by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Students will be prepared to sit for national certification exams and can become certified therapeutic recreation specialists (CTRS).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Processes and Techniques in Recreational Therapy

Organizational Behavior

Management and Administration

Research Methods

Facility Management

Program Design and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: NCCU enrolls students on a rolling basis, and students may apply after the January 15 deadline until the class size is filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United States

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Kinesiology View 675 other Bachelors in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international applicants must file a complete application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee.

International applicants must provide a financial statement, which must have an official notarized bank statement attached. Bank statements not on official bank letterhead and notarized will not be accepted and may cause a delay in the admissions process.

All international applicants will be required to prove their English proficiency by presenting either TOEFL scores of a minimum of 500 for the paper test or 61 on the internet-based test or a minimum SAT I score of 450 on the critical reading section of the old SAT or 25 on the redesigned SAT. At least one of these tests is required for admissions.

Please submit transcripts from high schools or secondary schools attended.

International students are not eligible for financial aid and are unable to complete a FAFSA form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41012 USD / year

≈ 41012 USD / year
Out-of-State

41012 USD / year

≈ 41012 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27976 USD / year

≈ 27976 USD / year

Living costs

Durham

United States

990 - 1670 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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