Recreation Therapy, BS

Arizona State University - Kaplan International

This degree is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Programs (COAPRT) and the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC). Teaching takes a multi-disciplinary systems approach to the study of community. The Bachelor of Science program in recreational therapy prepares students to apply for the national professional certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: https://nctrc.org/about-certification/ctrs-the-qualified-provider. The program prepares competent, entry-level recreational therapists with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed to improve functional outcomes and increase participation in life activities for individuals experiencing health conditions. Students learn to conduct assessments, develop service plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and evaluate and document outcomes of care. They gain skills to effectively provide comprehensive therapeutic recreation services that include program design and evaluation, individual and group service provision, and advocacy. The required fieldwork component of the program facilitates the development of competencies to provide quality recreational therapy services.

Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions