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Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University, USA

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USD 20750

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Recreational therapy (RECTX) is the specialized application of recreation and experiential activities or interventions that help maintain or improve the health status, functional capacities, and ultimately the quality of life for persons with disabilities. Secondary admission.

Grand Valley State University's RECTX major is a four-year academic curriculum plus one semester of internship leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. This is a cohort program where students receive individualized attention, hands-on practice, and over 1000 hours of clinical experience prior to graduation. Students need to be able to use clinical reasoning skills to solve problems, formulate concepts, make judgments, analyze behaviors and tasks, and determine appropriate interventions.

Why Study Recreational Therapy At Grand Valley?

  • Nationally recognized curriculum with diverse opportunities for employment after graduation.
  • Located in the state-of-the-art Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall with a one-of-a-kind recreational therapy classroom/lab space including adventure therapy course and adaptive sports court(s), in close proximity to five hospitals, and many research, clinical, and treatment facilities.
  • Graduates entering a satisfying helping profession that assists people with disabilities to be more independent and achieve a higher quality of life, changing lives through transformative and innovative application of recreation and leisure.
  • The program meets the standards of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
  • The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (caahep.org) under the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

     

     

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    20750

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
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    9000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    For Undergraduate:

    • Guaranteed Scholarship__ 6000$ for all the international students
    • International Merit Scholarship: $2,500 to $10,000. Scholarship decisions are based on a review of the information in the application, including an essay, academic information,
    • and extracurricular activities. Students who submit an application for fall admission by February 1 are eligible for this scholarship. Only students on F1 status are eligible for this scholarship

    For Graduate:

    • We have kept in state tuition fee for all the students (kind of inbuilt scholarship).
    • We do have graduate assistantships through which students can work on campus.

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