The department received re-accreditation from the National Recreation and Park Association. The review team found a faculty committed to the accreditation process, an administration that was very supportive of the department, and students who believed they were getting an excellent education. The Therapeutic Recreation option is a strong program and students routinely exceed the national average on the national certification exam, the team said. The reviewers observed innovative programs involving the community and creative student projects. Faculty were praised for promoting quality research and for maintaining a high quality curriculum.
Students receive excellent advisement and praise faculty as effective teachers.
The reviewers noted the two highly respected journals published by the department, Nous and Philosophical Perspectives. Should you wish to have additional information about these reviews, please contact Dr. Margaret Fieweger, Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, in Academic Affairs. In addition to providing public accountability for quality, the program review process continuously demonstrates the academic distinction and excellence of a Cal State Northridge education. My congratulations and thanks to departmental faculty, deans and staff for their extraordinary efforts on behalf of our students.