Bachelor of Science in Recreation Therapy

The Bachelor of Science in Recreation Therapy (RT) focuses on recreation services for individuals who are ill, disabled, elderly, or incarcerated. It can be applied in clinical, transitional, and community based settings. The program's emphasis is on therapeutic recreation as it applies to children and adults who are physically, mentally, socially, and/or emotionally challenged. Recreation Therapists must be certified by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreational Certification (NCTRC) in order to practice. The RT curriculum at California State University, Sacramento prepares students to take the exam immediately after graduation.