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Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy (BS)

USA

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What will I learn?

This major has two options. Recreation management is the coordination of leisure activities in public and private settings. Recreational therapy is using prescribed leisure activities for rehabilitation and health interventions.

Recreation Management: Through experiential learning, students gain practical experience and professional skills. The program has a strong national reputation and produces exceptional graduates. Faculty are leaders in the field.

Recreational Therapy: OSU is the only Oklahoma institution to offer this degree. The program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education, attracting quality students across the country.

Career paths

Recreation Management: Military Recreation Director; Campus Recreation Director; Park and Recreation Director; Special Events Coordinator; Camp or Youth Program Director; Intramural Sports Director; Municipal, State and Federal Park Manager; Resort/Tourism Manager.

Recreational Therapy: Recreational Therapist; Physical Therapist; Occupational Therapist; Medical Doctor; Health Care Administrator; Activities Coordinator.

Highlights

Choose Your Option

Students who major in recreation management and recreational therapy must choose one of the two major options listed below:

Recreation Management

Recreational Therapy

Majors

  • Recreation Management
  • Recreational Therapy

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
$29,440.00 (24,83,969) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Education and Human Sciences

106 Nancy Randolph Davis,

Oklahoma State University,

STILLWATER,

Oklahoma,

74078, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

High School GPA 3.0+ (based on a 4.0 scale) and English-language proficiency exam scores (one of the following): iBT TOEFL Internet-Based Score 61+; IELTS Academic Score 5.5+; PTE Academic Score 46+; iTEP Academic Score 3.5+, Duolingo English Test Score 95+.

Note: OSU will only accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) results from students beginning Fall 2024.

Application deadline: For applicants currently living in the U.S. - Fall: July 1, Spring: December 1 and Summer: May 1; For applicants not living in the U.S. - Fall: June 1, Spring: November 1 and Summer: March 1.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is a top public university offering over 300 undergraduate majors and options.

  • Research leader in health and engineering
  • Over 35,000 students across five academic colleges
  • 18:1 student to faculty ratio
  • Ranked 82nd on the Forbes list of top public universities