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RCTH
52 courses with the subject RCTH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RCTH 120Disability, Community Inclusion, and Diversity3
This course is designed to introduce the student to inclusive leisure services. The course reviews attitudes regarding people with disabilities, barriers to inclusion, enabling terminology, and legislative initiatives, which promote inclusion. The ADA will be highlighted along with information on various disabling conditions. The goal of this course is to facilitate an increased awareness of people with disabilities and considerations for providing inclusive services.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsThematic Thread(s): Citizenship & Social Problems, Human Diversity & Well-Being, Transfer Thread Completion Course
Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and computer skills needed for academic success. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2. Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
Introduces students to the general field of recreational therapy and provides an introduction to various disabilities and how the RT process applies.Prerequisites: PREE 120D or RCTH 120DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
RCTH 232Recreational Therapy for People with Physical Disabilities3
This course will provide information on various physical disabilities and the potential application of Recreational Therapy services with individuals with physical disabilities. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each disability will be presented along with implications for RT practice.Prerequisites: PREE 120D or RCTH 120DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
RCTH 233Recreational Therapy for People with Psychosocial and Mental Disorders3
This course will provide information on various mental health impairments and addictive and social disorders. The incidence, prevalence, etiology and treatment for each condition will be presented along with implications for Recreational Therapy practice.Prerequisites: PREE 120D or RCTH 120DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
An introduction to equine assisted activities including basic safety skills, lesson preparation, benefits for individuals with disabilities, tack/equine selection, and certification procedures. Students will gain practical experience through riding horses and assisting individuals with disabilities during lessons.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
RCTH 305Animal-Assisted Therapy for Diverse Populations & Settings3
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the various populations that can potentially benefit from Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). The focus will be on how these potential benefits of AAT can be incorporated into various settings of service. Students will learn the different approaches to using animals as a partner in facilitating therapeutic outcomes. Students will be exposed to research evidence that supports AAT with populations generally served by health and human services areas. The design of program/treatment plans to facilitate outcomes will be incorporated into the course as well as practical application of AAT.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Animal-Assisted Interventions.
This course provides a more in-depth look at Recreational Therapy including professional standards of practice, health care accreditation, documentation methods and application of activity analysis in treatment planning. Lab experiences are incorporated into the course.Prerequisites: PREE 220D or RCTH 220DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
RCTH 316Applied Research and Evidenced-Based Practice3
Applied Research and Evidenced-Based Practice will focus on reading research from various methodologies (randomized control trial, experimental, quasi-experimental, single case design, qualitative) to help students become educated consumers of research. Students will gain an understanding of the factors (grading categories) that determine quality research for health care professionals and learn the process for using research results to design evidenced-based interventions. The course will emphasize health professions' research focused on health outcomes. Students will become educated consumers of research for preparation of evidenced-based intervention. Students will also gain skills in understanding and applying APA guidelines to writing research papers.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
RCTH 317Organization and Management of Recreational Therapy Practice3
This course is designed to provide recreational therapy (RT) majors with the knowledge and skills required to effectively supervise and manage resources within various health and human service settings. Emphasis is placed on accreditation standards, legislative and regulatory requirements, public relations and marketing, strategic planning and decision making, quality improvement and risk management practices, fiscal planning and budgeting and human resource management.Prerequisites: PREE 220C or RCTH 220CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Therapeutic Recreation Serv, Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.
RCTH 319Client Assessment in Recreational Therapy3
This course designed to facilitate the development of student knowledge and skills related to the RT assessment process. The course will expose students to information and activities to enhance understanding of the importance of assessment,the various domains of assessment and the various techniques used in the assessment process. Skills will be developed in the areas of selecting and designing assessments, interviewing clients, observing behaviors and documenting assessment results.Prerequisites: (PREE 220D or RCTH 220D) and (PREE 229D or PREE 314D or RCTH 314D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course focuses on techniques of recreational therapy program planning including assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation. Students will implementate interventions using various leadership strategies to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and disorders and the document results. A lab experience is included in this course.Prerequisites: (PREE 220D or RCTH 220D) and (PREE 229D or PREE 314D or RCTH 314D) and (PREE 319D or RCTH 319D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This is a 120-hour field work placement which gives students the opportunity to work hands-on with clients and/or participants receiving healthcare services or community-based treatment.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Summer TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
RCTH 364Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities3
A study of human movement patterns with emphasis on the development of efficient movement for special populations. Efficient movement patterns will be based on anatomical, mechanical, and physiological principles.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsThematic Thread(s): Cultural Literacy & Community Building, Conservation, Technology & Imagination, Institutions & Human Innovations, Transfer Thread Completion CourseStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
RCTH 415Challenges and Trends in Recreational Therapy3
An integrative course for detailed study of current issues in health care and human services with emphasis on unique and imaginative solutions to the challenges facing the recreational therapy profession. Must be a senior to enroll.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Senior 1 or Senior 2.
An overview of the aging process as it relates to recreational therapy service provision and leisure participation. Focus is on the developmental issues, including psychosocial, biological and economic issues in later life. The course reviews the various settings of service and care continuums available to serve the older adult populations. Legilative and regulatory influences regarding the provision of services to older adults will be discussed.Prerequisites: (PREE 220D or RCTH 220D) and (PREE 120D or RCTH 120D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
An investigation of the historical, philosophical, psychological and educational foundations of leisure education and stress management at RT treatment modalities. The functions of leisure education, including a variety of instruments and techniques appropriate for a veriety of publics, are examined. The functions of stress management treatments, as well as a variety of techniques appropriate for a variety of publics, is also examined.Prerequisites: (PREE 220D or RCTH 220D) and (PREE 229D or PREE 314D or RCTH 314D) and (PREE 319D or RCTH 319D) and (PREE 320D or RCTH 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course will offer an overview of several different Recreational Therapy interventions and techniques, with emphasis on evidence-based practice specific to the areas of community reintegration and its many components, including areas such as social skills, mobility training, and money management (as examples).Prerequisites: (PREE 220D or RCTH 220D) and (PREE 229D or PREE 314D or RCTH 314D) and (PREE 232D or RCTH 232D) and (PREE 233D or RCTH 233D) and (PREE 319D or RCTH 319D) and (PREE 320D or RCTH 320D)D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A supervised off-campus work experience in an appropriate aspect of recreational therapy work. Open only to RCTH majors with advanced standing.Credits: 1-12Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A special study opportunity for students to investigate in-depth, approved topics in recreation or environmental studies. Topic and credit established by student and supervising instructor. Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is designed to assist students in preparing for entry into the environmental education profession. Topics will include career planning, employment opportunities, employment seeking skills, and discussions centering on areas of interest to the student.Credits: 1Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This course equips students to be able to read and apply clinical research to recreational therapy practice. The course summarizes various methodologies and theoretical constructs that students need to effectively read, Interpret, analyze, and synthesize research. In becoming better consumers of clinical research, students will learn how to categorize research based on quality indicators.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
RCTH 612Settings of Service for Emerging Populations3
This course engages students in study and discussion of service settings for emerging populations that are prospective recipients of Recreational Therapy (RT) services. It provides opportunities to apply past learning related to Standards of Practice to various service settings, to determine differences and similarities that may impact the way service is provided. Students will learn about scope of practice, coverage and reimbursement, risk management and the manner of implementing all phases of the Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation (APIED) process in several emerging service settings. Students will also explore private practice and waiver program options.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
This course engages students in study and discussion of current trends in Recreational Therapy (RT) service provision. It provides opportunities for advocacy on behalf of RT professionals and stakeholders. Students will learn methods of advocacy and apply these new skills in interactions with inter-professional teams, government officials, public and/or private healthcare agencies, and other government-run entities. Students will discover the impacts of societal, political and governmental intervention on the practice of Recreational Therapy and in the lives of prospective constituencies. Through a variety of learning activities, students will learn to apply knowledge to effectively address challenges and trends in Recreational Therapy.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
In this course, students will gain advanced practice skills in methods for designing and evaluating assessment tools for quality recreational therapy in diverse settings. Students will gain advanced skills in interdisciplinary client assessment and current methods of program evaluation. The course will focus on integrating appropriate assessment tools into the outcomes evaluation process of settings that serve individuals throughout the lifespan in physical medicine/rehabilitation, behavioral health, community-based, and long-term care.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
This course will take students to the next level in terms of their ability to facilitate interventions with some expertise. Students will gain a deeper understanding of various theories of counseling, the psychological concepts of self-efficacy, locus of control, optimal experience (flow), and attribution. The course will offer opportunities for practicing and applying skills related to the counseling theories and concepts, as well as various facilitation techniques.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
RCTH 625Advanced Recreational Therapy Clinician for Older Adults3
In this course, students will gain advanced practice skills in recreational therapy for older adults wlth diverse needs to include assessment, program design, and evaluation for all levets of long term care and community practice. A focus on both chronic disease and geriatric syndromes will allow students to apply current theory and research in geriatrics and gerontology for evidence-based practice in the older adult continuum of care.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
This course introduces students to leadership theories and clinical supervisory models that are applicable to various Recreational Therapy settings. Students will apply theories and practices to real life scenarios and learn how to implement these practices in their individual settings by practicing clinical supervision. Course content will include cross-cultural clinical supervision, ethics in clinical supervision, models of clinical supervision, clinical supervision practices in related healthcare fields, and clinical supervision research and leadership theories that are applicable to the field of Recreational Therapy.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
RCTH 640Advanced Recreational Therapy Clinician for Veterans and Active Military3
In this course, students will gain advanced practice skills in recreational therapy for veterans and active military to include assessment, program design, and evaluation in Veterans Affairs. This class will integrate knowledge and skills based on evidence-based practice with specific interventions such as adaptive sports, animal-assisted interventions, creative art therapies, and PTSD treatment specific to all ages of veterans.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
RCTH 645Recreational Therapy for Need-Driven Behaviors in Dementia3
In this course, students will gain advanced skills in recreational therapy for need-driven behaviors in dementia. A focus on current approaches for distress reactions and behavioral manifestations of need will allow students to apply current theory and research on recreational therapy specifically for care of people with dementia. The course will cover need-driven model, validation theory, trauma-informed care, and person-centered care.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
The intent of the RT Capstone course is for graduate students to engage in a project that represents new work/ideas and demonstrates the students' knowledge, skills and abilities related to RT practice. The capstone project will require that students demonstrate outcomes of learning from each of the master-level core classes. The project will also require a practical application and incorporation of an evidence-based process. This course will be completed in the final semester of the graduate program.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Recreational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Animal-Assisted Interventions. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students. Enrollment limited to students in a Master of Science degree. Enrollment limited to students in the College of Health Professions college.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor. Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
