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Dec 04, 2024
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Therapeutic Recreation [TR]
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Therapeutic recreation services are provided to individuals with disabilities and other diverse needs in a variety of settings, from hospitals, to group homes, to human service centers. Advanced-level study in therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation and human services allows graduates of this major to qualify to sit for the national certification examination to become a certified therapeutic recreation specialist. This major is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association Council on Accreditation.
Career Potential
- Therapeutic recreation specialist in health-care facilities such as rehabilitation hospitals and psychiatric centers
- Therapeutic recreation specialist in long-term care facilities
- Therapeutic recreation manager
- Inclusion specialist in community parks and recreation departments or nonprofit agencies
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A. Professional Core Courses: 30 credit hours
B. Therapeutic Recreation: 27 credit hours
- Support Course (as defined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification) by advisement
C. Internship: 15 credit hours
D. Other: 16 credit hours
- Activity Requirement: 2-6 credit hours of recreation activities from at least two different activities
- Liberal Arts and Free Electives (1-5 cr. hr.)
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
Example of the B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation over four years
Fall Total credit hours: 16
Spring Total credit hours: 16
- GE course
- GE course
- GE course
- Activity requirement
Fall Total credit hours: 16
- Activity requirement
- Foreign Language
- GE course
Spring Total credit hours: 15
Fall Total credit hours: 15
Spring Total credit hours: 15
Fall Total credit hours: 16
Spring Total credit hours: 15
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