Overview

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation at Regis College is to prepare students in therapeutic recreation with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the individual, develop appropriate activity-based interventions and adaptations, and provide inclusive recreation services.

Graduates of the BS in Therapeutic Recreation will be prepared to serve and lead within their field of expertise, assisting individuals in pursuing leisure and recreational activities to improve personal health and well-being.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the therapeutic recreation program, students will:

Master concepts regarding: The foundation, philosophy, theories, and practice of recreational therapy;
Human anatomy, human development and behavior, and motor learning;
Disabling conditions, impairments, and medical terminology;
The APIE (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) process and the techniques necessary to document and achieve specific client outcomes;
Management, promotion, budgeting, and safety precautions in the delivery of therapeutic recreation services.
Demonstrate proficiency in reading, evaluating, and utilizing information from current research and literature in health science and therapeutic recreation.
Apply various interventions and facilitation techniques, in accordance with the ATRA standards of practice and ethics, to provide services within a variety of settings, and for diverse populations.
Employ critical thinking skills enabling the integration of appropriate patient data to the APIE process to achieve specific health and wellness outcomes.

Demonstrate and promote the values and ethical standards of therapeutic recreation, advocate for the profession, pursue continuing professional development, and collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of therapeutic recreation services.

Careers for Therapeutic Recreation Majors

Graduates of a therapeutic recreation (TR) degree work in settings that serve people with physical, emotional, psychiatric, chronic illness, and developmental disabilities such as hospitals, senior living facilities, correctional facilities, schools, and community centers. By completing this program, students will meet all of the educational requirements of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and may take the national exam to attain credentials as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

An undergraduate degree in therapeutic recreation also provides a stepping stone for numerous graduate programs including MS in TR, occupational therapy, applied behavioral analysis, or special education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership Dev Adaptive Sport
Assess, Plan and Document THR
Implement. & Evaluation in TR
Facilitation Techniques Adult
Facilitation Tech. Child/Adol.
Therapeutic Recreation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority Deadlines. Regis College accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Weston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete your application and personal statement using the Common Application
Submit your official transcript(s)
Submit standardized test scores
Submit proof of English proficiency
Provide at least one teacher recommendation letter
Submit a scanned copy of your passport ID page
Provide documentation of financial support or certification of finances

Tuition Fees

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51420 USD / year

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51420 USD / year

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