If you strive to help others on a daily basis and want to take part in one of the fastest growing health-related professions, therapeutic recreation is the major for you. You will focus on the use of various leisure activities to improve the quality of life of people with illnesses, disabilities and other limitations.
Therapeutic Recreation, B.Sc.
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Therapeutic recreation services are provided to individuals with disabilities and other diverse needs in a variety of settings, from hospitals, to group homes, to human service centers.Advanced-level study in therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation and human services allows graduates of this major in the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department to qualify to sit for the national certification examination to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Accreditation
This major is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT).Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 121 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Management of Recreation Resources
- Evaluation and Research
- Administration of Recreation
- Legal Aspects of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
- Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission
- Complete the FSA-2, Autobiographical Essay
- Submit official transcripts from your secondary school
- Submit a photocopy of the information page from your current passport
- Submit documentation of English proficiency if English is not your native language.
- Complete the FSA-4, International Student Financial Statement
- Submit the required verification documents to support the financial statement
- Submit the SUNY Cortland I-20 Request Form
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6870 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6870 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Funding
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