The College of Public Health offers a rigorous five-year (4+1) program in which high-performing undergraduate recreational therapy students have the option to earn a bachelor of science in recreational therapy and a master of science in recreational therapy in five years, rather than six.
This combined degree program offers exceptional students an opportunity to develop critical skills in recreational therapy and complete graduate work for professional careers in diverse settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools and community recreation agencies.
Students can apply for admission to this accelerated program at the beginning of their junior year. They begin taking graduate-level courses the semester after they are admitted. Students will complete the requirements for the undergraduate degree within two years after entering the +1 program, and the MS requirements can be satisfied in one to one-and-a-half years, depending on course load.
For more information on the 4+1, contact:
