Recreation Therapy, B.A.

Program Admission

1. Completed application form

   Not resolved to a course
2. Two-page essay

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3. Signed Recreation Therapy Technical Standards, and

   Not resolved to a course
4. Current degree audit or transcript if student is a transfer student

   Not resolved to a course
5. Documentation of volunteer/work experience with individuals with disabilities, disabling conditions, or illnesses.

   Not resolved to a course
6. The admission procedure also requires an interview with a Recreation Therapy faculty member.

   Not resolved to a course
7. Priority Application Deadlines For Fall admission, Feb. 15th For Spring admission, Sept. 15th

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Oral Communication Requirement

Applied Learning Requirement

Requirements for the B.A. Degree with a Major in Recreation Therapy

1. EXS 216

   Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   3
2. EXSL 216

   Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
   1
3. EXS 217

   Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   3
4. EXSL 217

   Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory

   or: BIO 240 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   1
5. BIOL 240

   Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
   1
6. BIO 241

   Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   3
7. BIOL 241

   Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
   1
8. All students are required to complete:

   Not resolved to a course
9. PSY 223

   Life Span Human Development
   3
10. PSY 247

    Abnormal Psychology
    3
11. HFE 350

    Motor Behavior

    or: ATR 220 - Functional and Structural Kinesiology
    3
12. ATR 470

    Medical Terminology for Health Professions
    3
13. RTH 265

    Introduction to Recreation Therapy
    3
14. RTH 348

    Practicum in Recreation Therapy
    3
15. RTH 368

    Foundations of Recreation Therapy
    3
16. RTH 370

    Recreation Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation
    3
17. RTH 372

    Recreation Therapy in Behavioral Health
    3
18. RTH 375

    Recreation Therapy Processes and Techniques
    3
19. RTH 380

    Assessment and Outcome Planning in Recreation Therapy
    3
20. RTH 381

    Recreation Therapy TX Modalities I
    3
21. RTH 390

    Pre-Internship Seminar in Recreation Therapy
    1
22. RTH 391

    Recreation Therapy Internship Finalization
    1
23. RTH 459

    Research & Evaluation Methods in Recreation Therapy
    3
24. RTH 475

    Leadership and Management in Recreation Therapy
    3
25. RTH 480

    Senior Seminar in Recreation Therapy
    3
26. RTH 497

    Field Placement in Recreation Therapy
    12
27. In addition, all students are required to complete at least three of the following treatment modality or intervention courses:

    Not resolved to a course
28. RTH 385

    Recreation Therapy TX Modalities II: Exercise & Movement
    2
29. RTH 386

    Recreation Therapy TX Modalities III: Expressive Arts
    2
30. RTH 387

    Recreation Therapy TX Modalities IV: Stress and Pain Management
    2
31. RTH 388

    Adaptive Sports
    2
32. RTH 389

    Recreation Therapy TX Modalities V: Cognitive Retraining
    2
33. RTH 393

    Functional Fitness in Recreation Therapy
    2
34. RTH 394

    Aquatics in Recreation Therapy
    3
35. RTH 469

    Recreation Therapy in Geriatrics
    3
36. RTH 379

    Advanced Assistance Dog Training II
    3
37. WPA 220

    Introduction to Yoga Methodology and Techniques
    3

Student progression in the program is contingent upon the following