• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Graduates in recreation therapy (RT) are trained to utilize 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, such as cognitive impairments, intellectual and developmental disabilities; behavioral health issues including substance abuse, physical disabilities and diseases; and dementia and other illnesses relate to aging. RT compliments other allied health professions and therapies to address clients’ adjustment to illness/disability and educate them for new lifestyles. In addition, graduates in RT can pursue graduate degrees in other allied health and human services professions.

The purpose of the baccalaureate program in recreation therapy is to prepare graduates who possess the knowledge, skills and competencies to practice recreation therapy in health-care and community-based settings, and be leaders in the field of RT and health-care. This preparation places a priority on the development of skills through in- and out-of-class applied learning experiences, practice, internships, and community engagement. Furthermore, student outcomes emphasize critical thinking and evidence-based practice as means of assisting clients and organizations in reaching their goals, and maximizing the quality of life of individuals served.

In order to be eligible to practice RT, graduates must be credentialed as Licensed Recreational 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). Licensure and certification are obtained by completing a bachelor’s degree in RT and receiving a satisfactory score on the NCTRC national certification exam.

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Recreation Therapy a student must successfully complete RTH 480.

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Recreation Therapy a student must successfully complete RTH 348 and RTH 497.

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所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Health and Human Services

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale to be considered for admission. Students must have completed the high school. English Proficiency: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based exam. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum score of 6.0 on the academic module. Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 54, Pearson PTE - minimum score 54.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$18,508.00 (¥ 119,819) /年

开学时间：2022八月18日, 2022一月12日

申请截止日期：15-Sep-22

留学地点：College of Health and Human Services601 South College Road,WILMINGTON,North Carolina,28403, United States