Therapeutic Recreation BS

Ignite your creativity and your passion for helping others in a career in therapeutic recreation. As a professional in this rapidly growing field, you will share your talents, compassion, and positive outlook with children and adults facing physical, cognitive, emotional, or social challenges to improve their quality of life. Studying therapeutic recreation at St. Thomas Aquinas College will prepare you to help those in your care develop new skills for daily living by engaging them in the activities they love.

St. Thomas Aquinas College’s program is built on the standards of excellence established by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). The curriculum prepares you to succeed in your career through a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities. Our expert faculty nurture students to become highly skilled healthcare professionals who enter the workforce fully prepared to make a difference in the world, one person at a time.