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Recreation Therapy
The Recreation Therapy program at Sac State is the oldest in California, having begun in 1953. Starting in Fall 2020, the Recreation Therapy program became the first in the CSU to be administered as a stand-alone major, as opposed to a concentration, making your degree a B.S in Recreation Therapy.
Bachelor of Science
The BS in Recreation Therapy focuses on recreation services for individuals who are ill, disabled, elderly, or incarcerated. It can be applied in clinical, transitional, and community based settings. Emphasis is on therapeutic recreation as it applies to children and adults who are physically, mentally, socially, and/or emotionally challenged.
Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist (CTRS)
Recreation Therapists must be certified by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreational Certification (NCTRC) in order to practice. The RT curriculum at Sacramento State prepares students to take the exam immediately after graduation. No additional preparation or requirements are necessary.
Please speak with an RT major advisor regarding certification.
