Recreation Therapy, B.A

University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Graduates in recreation therapy are trained to use recreation activities and other active treatment modalities to increase the functional abilities and quality of life of people of all ages with disabilities and illnesses. Your services will complement physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well other allied health and human services to address clients' adjustment to illness/disability and education for a new lifestyle. Upon completion of the B.A. in recreation therapy, you will be eligible to be credentialed as Licensed Recreation Therapists (LRT) by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) after receiving a satisfactory score on the NCTRC national certification exam, and prior to completing the requirements for the master’s degree in gerontology.

• Behavioral Health
• Geriatric Concentration
• Pediatric Concentration
Physical Rehabilitation

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College of Health and Human Services