Therapeutic Recreation Concentration

The therapeutic recreation option recognizes the study of leisure and leisure behavior as a programming tool for individuals with special needs. A study of the characteristics and profiles of physically, socially and mentally challenged individuals is the focus of this option. Graduates typically go into government, private/non-profit, or commercial leisure services designed to provide leisure opportunities to the public at large.

Recreation and Leisure Studies Major (Therapeutic Recreation concentration)
Co-requisite courses
PSY 111	Intro to Psychology	3 credits
BIOL 103	Fundamentals of Biology	4
BIOL 217	Anatomy and Physiology	4
Required courses
REC 220	Recreation, Leisure and Society	3
REC 221	Intro of Leisure Service Delivery Systems	3
REC 300	Program Planning and Evaluation	3
REC 406	Recreation Internship	3
	Recreation Elective	5
Theory Requirements
REC 248	Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation	3
REC 303	Methods and Materials of Therapeutic Recreation	3
REC 409	Seminar: Issues in Therapeutic Recreation	3
	Applied labs (as approved by department chair)	7

Students wishing to be certified with the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification should design their coursework with the department chair.