Overview

This Recreation Therapy program at California State University Long Beach is designed to accommodate the needs of new college students, continuing students, transferring students, and experienced recreation professionals.

Career Paths

Professional positions held by graduates:

Recreation Therapist

Recreational Therapist

(Nationally Certified) Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

(State Certified) Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC)

Recreator Certified (RC)

Activity Director

Activity Coordinator

Inclusive Recreation Specialist

Special Recreation Coordinator

Rehabilitation Therapist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming Recreation Activities

Evaluation and Research in Leisure Services

Philosophy of Recreation and Leisure

Management and Administration of Recreation Therapy Services

Human Growth and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.4

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for freshman admission to CSULB applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.

Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.

Have a minimum “Eligibility Index” to be considered. The “Eligibility Index” is the result of a formula that combines your achievement in high school college preparatory courses with the results of the redesigned SAT, old SAT or ACT

To be considered for transfer admission to CSULB, applicants must demonstrate the following:

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

And, to be considered for admission to the major, applicants must demonstrate the following:

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.4

Minimum lower division preparation (grade of C or better required): (Major preparation course: PSY 100 – General Psychology)

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

18972 USD / year

≈ 18972 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 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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Additional Details

Living costs

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