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 from Suny Cortland 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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Overview
Learn from distinguished faculty members looking to help you excel, and you will be well on your way to a successful career.
Upon successful completion of this Therapeutic Recreation program at Suny Cortland, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the nature and scope of the therapeutic recreation profession and its associated service delivery systems, and the foundations of the therapeutic recreation profession in history, theory, science and philosophy.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, document and evaluate therapeutic recreation services that facilitate targeted outcomes and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
- Demonstrate entry-level knowledge about management/administration of therapeutic recreation services.
- Demonstrate the sustained ability to apply the therapeutic recreation process, use diverse, structured ways of thinking to solve problems related to different facets of professional practice, engage in advocacy and stimulate innovation.
Career Potential
- Therapeutic recreation specialist in health-care facilities such as rehabilitation hospitals and psychiatric centers
- Therapeutic recreation specialist in long-term care facilities
- Therapeutic recreation manager
- Inclusion specialist in community parks and recreation departments or nonprofit agencies
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:
- Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Service
- Management of Recreation Resources
- Evaluation and Research
- Administration of Recreation
- Legal Aspects of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
English Language Requirements
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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.
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Minimum required score:
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.
General Requirements
All admissions applications are individually reviewed. Decisions are based on criteria such as academic performance in the classroom, class rank, extracurricular activities, personal statements and recommendations. Application materials include the following:
- The Common Application or the SUNY Application
- Official transcript or results from the General Equivalency Diploma (GED). If you have prior military service, Discharge papers.
- SUNY Supplemental Form (if you submitted the SUNY Application)
- Personal statement or essay (at least 250 words)
- At lease one recommendation from a teacher or college counselor using the Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Form.
Tuition Fee
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16980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16980 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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16980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16980 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State Applies to you
7070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7070 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Cortland
- 874 - 1910 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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