Therapeutic Recreation also known as Recreational Therapy, is a skilled therapy provided active treatment, is an allied health profession that uses a systematic process utilizing recreation and other activity-based interventions. Recreation therapy address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being. The program offers a Master’s of Science Degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Upon completion of the curriculum, students apply to take a national certification examination.
Recreational Therapy Program Admissions Process
Students may apply for admission to the major at anytime after becoming a student at SUBR. Admission to the Bachelor of Science degree in Recreational Therapy requires completion of the application for new majors. The recreational therapy admission application includes development of a strategic plan for undergraduate studies in recreational therapy and a submission of a reflective essay on why the applicant is choosing to study recreational therapy.
Goal Statements:
- Development of professional competency as defined by the American Therapeutic Recreation Association and the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
- Development of oral, written, and electronic communication skills
- Development of professional clinical skills
Employment Characteristics
In clinical settings, such as hospitals, psychiatric or skilled nursing facilities, substance abuse programs, and rehabilitation centers, recreational therapists treat and rehabilitate individuals with specific medical, social, and behavioral problems, usually in cooperation with physicians; nurses; psychologists; social workers; and speech, physical, and occupational therapists. In long-term, continuing care or residential facilities, recreational therapists may be involved in providing treatment as well as activities designed to maintain functioning and enhance the life quality of residents. In community settings, therapeutic recreation specialists work in adult care, outpatient programming, adaptive sports and recreation programs, home health, private consulting, developmental disabilities services, and other health and human services.
Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies
Freshman Year
First Semester
| ENGL-110 | | 3 |
| BIOL-238 | | 4 |
| MATH- | Math Elective | 3 |
| HIST- | History Sequence | 3 |
| FRMN-110 | | 1 |
| - | Wellness Elective | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
HIST (History Sequence): HIST-104 & 105 OR HIST-114 & HIST-115
Wellness Elective: First Aid or 2 (1) hour PHED Activity Electives
Second Semester
| ENGL-111 | | 3 |
| BIOL-239 | | 4 |
| MATH- | Math Elective | 3 |
| HIST- | History Sequence | 3 |
| FRMN-111 | | 1 |
| SOCL-210 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
HIST (History Sequence): HIST-104 & 105 OR HIST-114 & HIST-115
Sophomore Year
First Semester
| TRLS-200 | | 3 |
| TRLS-202 | | 3 |
| - | Elective (Physical Science Elective) | 4 |
| ENGL-203 | | 3 |
| PSYCH-210 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
| TRLS-241 | | 3 |
| TRLS-293 | | 3 |
| - | Foreign Language Elective | 3 |
| PHIL- | Phil Elective | 3 |
| ART- | Art Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
First Semester
| PSYCH-445 | | 3 |
| TRLS-300 | | 3 |
| TRLS-302 | | 3 |
| TRLS-301 | | 3 |
| TRLS-304 | | 3 |
| TRLS-310 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second Semester
| PSYCHS-468 | | 3 |
| TRLS-340 | | 3 |
| TRLS-404 | | 3 |
| TRLS-402 | | 3 |
| TRLS-311 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
First Semester
| TRLS-405 | | 3 |
| TRLS-000 | | 0 |
| TRLS-401 | | 3 |
| TRLS-403 | | 3 |
| TRLS-356 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Required
| - | Writing Proficiency | 0 |
| - | African American Experience | 0 |
| - | Service Learning | 0 |
Second Semester
| TRLS-411 | | 9 |
| TRLS-412 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Required
Concurrent requirement with English 111
Can be met through elective in course already required.
Consult with advisor
**Indicate options for hours to be taken
African American Experience gained through ENGL-203
Senior Seminar TRLS-405:
Catalog Description: Senior Seminar (TRLS-405) is a prerequisite for TRLS-411 -- Internship Senior Internship, a requirement of all therapeutic recreation majors. Through self-assessment exercises, lectures, group work and feedback, writing, role playing, and reflection, students will be given the opportunity to: (1) Develop and analyze internship and career goals (2) Explore the characteristics of the profession including a focus on professional ethics and continuing professional development (3) Improve individual marketability for jobs (4) Additionally, students will be given the opportunity to complete the steps necessary to select and secure an internship site.