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Bachelor of Recreational Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Mount Pleasant, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Students practise activity-based therapy with people who have disabilities.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Recreational Therapy and Rehabilitation. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Recreational therapist
- occupational therapist
- social and human services manager
Curriculum
- Coursework centres on clinical skills
- adapted recreation methods and tailored treatment interventions for different client groups. Students complete a 15- or 30-week clinical internship
- and an optional study abroad trip to Serbia
- Croatia and Slovenia is offered. Total 62-77 credit hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (transcripts for grades 9-11 accepted for an early decision
- Graduation required before enrolment) or college transcripts for transfer
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of funds for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (grades 9-11 transcripts for a decision, Graduation required before enrolment), Transfer applicants with college credit follow transfer rules
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,050 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | $2,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Services |
| Department | Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $22,050 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The deposit is $2,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,622 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 100.