Overview

The Recreation with Recreation Therapy programme at California State University East Bay is specifically designed to meet the standards developed by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification for Recreation Therapy. Successfully completing this curriculum will provide students with the knowledge and competencies necessary to qualify for both the National and State Therapeutic Recreation Certification Exams.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate the Recreation with Recreation Therapy programme at California State University East Bay will be able to:

Explain stages of human development, principles of behavioral change, and models for delivery of recreation therapy programmes and services.

Identify effective leadership and teamwork strategies, standards of practice, assessment techniques and documentation requirements in recreation therapy.

Articulate clearly in both written and oral formats the ethical, philosophical, historical, and administrative foundations of the recreation therapy profession.

Identify techniques that contribute to a culture of dignity and respect in the recreation therapy profession, based on principles of access, inclusion, and independence.

Career Possibilities

Correctional Facilities

Health and Wellness Centers

Hospitals

Mental Health Facilities

Nonprofit Management

Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

Recovery Treatment Center

Rehabilitation Camps

Rehabilitation Centers

Senior Services

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Wilderness Rehabilitation Treatment Center

Youth Development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Preparation

Data-Driven Decision Making in Hospitality, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, and Tourism

Serving Diverse Populations in Hospitality, Recreation, Rec Therapy and Tourism

Leadership, Management and Ethics in Hospitality, Recreation, Rec Therapy, and Tourism

Law, Risk and Regulation in Hospitality, Recreation, Rec Therapy, and Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

As required by the university, accreditation officials, and California law, your admission is not complete until we receive and verify all:

Official transcripts/mark sheets

Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable

Official English proficiency test scores

Proof of your diploma or degree can be either indicated on your transcripts or on a separate degree certificate.

The university reserves the right to determine what constitutes an Official Transcript. Documents submitted to the university become the property of the university and will not be returned under any circumstance.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Out-of-State

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7993 USD / year

≈ 7993 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

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

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Programme Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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