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Bachelor of Recreational Therapy

East Carolina University

Greenville, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Master of science preparing recreational therapists, With an internship.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Recreational Therapy and apply discipline-specific knowledge
Critical thinking
and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Treatment and residential facilities
Community agencies

Curriculum

36 Credit hours non-thesis or 30 with thesis. Theory
Techniques
Service-learning
Optional thesis research
Internship with a practising recreational therapist.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary-school records (first-year
Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer
24+ hours)
All officially translated into English.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary-school records (first-year, Under 24 college hours) or transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation (transfer, 24+ hours), All officially translated into English.

Language tests

Duolingo 105
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71 (4 on new scale from 2026)

Documents you’ll need

Official Secondary School Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,370 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Greenville
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Sciences
Department	Department of Recreational Therapy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
30 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
30 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.