BS-RCTX - Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy
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Program Description
Catawba College is proud to be one of the select colleges in the South to offer a degree in Recreational Therapy; a balanced curriculum that includes courses in psychology, anatomy, leadership, and medical terminology. We put even further emphasis on experiential learning in this holistic degree program through a required 80-hour practicum plus a full-time internship under the supervision of a NC Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT) and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Catawba College Recreational Therapy majors benefit from working with individuals from all types of populations: military veterans, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, older adults, individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury and stroke, and many more. Catawba College’s strong community partnerships include:
Physical rehabilitation hospitals
Day and residential programs for people with disabilities
Correctional institutions
Equine therapy facilities
Camp and outdoor recreation organizations
Substance abuse treatment centers
Continuum of care retirement homes and skilled nursing homes
Behavioral health hospitals
School systems
Recreational Therapist Preparedness
Graduates of the Recreational Therapy degree program meet the requirements to sit for the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam and then become Licensed Recreational Therapists (LRT) in the state of North Carolina. Recreational Therapists use a variety of leisure-based interventions to improve the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of their clients with disabilities and illness. The ultimate goal of recreational therapy is to improve clients’ quality of life and functional independence in the community.
Outcomes
Careers - Recreational Therapy majors from Catawba College are improving lives in these positions:
Recreation Therapist, Senior TLC: A Community Pace Program
Recreation Therapist, VA Hospital
Activity Director, Heath House
Manager of Behavioral Health, Davis Regional Medical Center
Graduate Schools - Grad schools enrolling Catawba Therapeutic Recreation majors include:
Winston-Salem State University
UNC-Greensboro
Wake Forest University
Catawba College Recreational Therapy majors benefit from working with individuals from all types of populations: military veterans, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, older adults, individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury and stroke, and many more. Catawba College’s strong community partnerships include:
Physical rehabilitation hospitals
Day and residential programs for people with disabilities
Correctional institutions
Equine therapy facilities
Camp and outdoor recreation organizations
Substance abuse treatment centers
Continuum of care retirement homes and skilled nursing homes
Behavioral health hospitals
School systems
Recreational Therapist Preparedness
Graduates of the Recreational Therapy degree program meet the requirements to sit for the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam and then become Licensed Recreational Therapists (LRT) in the state of North Carolina. Recreational Therapists use a variety of leisure-based interventions to improve the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of their clients with disabilities and illness. The ultimate goal of recreational therapy is to improve clients’ quality of life and functional independence in the community.
Outcomes
Careers - Recreational Therapy majors from Catawba College are improving lives in these positions:
Recreation Therapist, Senior TLC: A Community Pace Program
Recreation Therapist, VA Hospital
Activity Director, Heath House
Manager of Behavioral Health, Davis Regional Medical Center
Graduate Schools - Grad schools enrolling Catawba Therapeutic Recreation majors include:
Winston-Salem State University
UNC-Greensboro
Wake Forest University
Degree Designation
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Program Level
Bachelors