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Bachelor of Recreation Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Study Recreation Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Recreation Therapy

Trained to Use Recreation Activities

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.

Integrate an understanding of history, service models, theory/philosophy, ethics, credentials, professional conduct, evidence-based practice and professional development with recreation therapy practice

Demonstrate competence to individually screen, assess and systematically collect comprehensive and accurate data about patients/clients in an efficient and effective manner and to analyze the data collected to determine the course of actions subsequent to an individualized treatment/program plan

Demonstrate competence in the planning and development of individualized treatment plans that identify functional outcome goals, modalities, facilitation techniques and interventions based on assessment data collected and evidence regarding the diagnosis and treatment of specific medical, psychiatric and other disabling conditions; and in the use of structured, systematic and evidence-based treatment interventions and facilitation techniques to improve patient/client functioning and independence in activities

Demonstrate competence to implement the individualized treatment/program plan using appropriate evidence-based treatment interventions and programs to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate patient/client functioning as well as to reduce or eliminate the limitations to participation in the life activities resulting from medical, psychiatric, or other disabling conditions

Demonstrate competence in using specific modality/skills and facilitation techniques used as treatment interventions in recreation therapy practice

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Recreation Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Recreation Therapy

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Areas of focus during Recreational Therapy services include, but are not limited to:

Improving physical functioning (such as balance, strength and endurance) through activity participation, exercise and aquatics programs
Identifying resources within the community so the individual can actively participate in life activities including accessible facilities and adaptive sports
Teaching new or adaptive leisure skills and the use of adaptive equipment
Participating in community-based programs for socialization, support, physical fitness, and adaptive sports
Integrating back into the community and community activities following a disability or chronic illness
Promoting active aging, wellness, and healthy living

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Areas of focus during Recreational Therapy interventions include, but are not limited to:

Reducing depression, stress, and anxiety
Improving motor functioning
Increasing cognitive skills
Assisting to establish routines
Increasing tolerance and endurance for participation in life and social activities
Improving social interaction and skills
Enhancing coping skills
Maintaining strength, balance and endurance
Assisting with community integration after an illness or disabling condition
Promoting active aging, wellness, and healthy living

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Recreational Therapists design interventions and programs to assist students with disabilities in a variety of settings including:

Preschool, Elementary, Secondary, and 18â€“22-year-old Transition Programs (Public, Private, Residential, and Charter Schools)
Before and After school Programs
Extracurricular Activities and Programs
School-based Clubs and Organizations
Community Recreation Programs

When working with active military and veterans, the specific purposes of Recreational Therapy are to:

Restore physical and mental functioning
Facilitate home and community reintegration
Increase family functioning
Promote quality of life for veterans, service members, and their supporters

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Recreation Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Recreation Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Recreation Therapy at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen