BS Recreational Therapy at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in recreational therapy, you learn how to use recreation and leisure activities to improve physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. You become skilled in assessing needs, planning services, leading activity-based programs and measuring outcomes for individuals with health conditions or disabilities. Coursework covers program design and evaluation, group facilitation and advocacy for inclusive recreation.

Faculty: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions | Department: School of Community Resources and Development | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses PRM 120 Leisure and the Quality of Life PRM 203 Designing Experiences: Events and Programs PRM 304 Recreation and Sport Planning and Facilities RTH 284 Recreational Therapy Lab RTH 250 Therapeutic Recreation and Community Health RTH 400 Intervention Techniques in Recreational Therapy What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Adapted Physical Education Teacher Growth: 1.9% Median Salary: $76,580 Learn more Addictions Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Advocate Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $45,930 Learn more Art Therapist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $77,930 Learn more Certified Recreational Therapist Growth: 4.8% Median Salary: $61,960 Learn more Community Health Worker Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $51,850 Learn more Corporate Trainer Growth: 10.8% Median Salary: $69,280 Learn more Medical and Health Services Manager Growth: 24.2% Median Salary: $123,860 Learn more Rehabilitation Counselor Growth: 2.2% Median Salary: $46,850 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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