Recreation Therapy, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in Recreation Therapy a student must successfully complete RTH 459 .

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Recreation Therapy a student must successfully complete RTH 480 . 

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Recreation Therapy a student must successfully complete RTH 348  and RTH 498 .

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

All students are required to complete 

• EXS 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• EXS 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• PSY 223 - Life Span Human Development
• PSY 247 - Abnormal Psychology
• RTH 348 - Practicum in Recreation Therapy
• RTH 368 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy
• RTH 370 - Recreation Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation
• RTH 371 - Recreation Therapy Interventions I
• RTH 372 - Recreation Therapy in Behavioral Health
• RTH 380 - Assessment and Outcome Planning in Recreation Therapy
• RTH 382 - Recreation Therapy Interventions II
• RTH 383 - Recreation Therapy Interventions III
• RTH 390 - Pre-Internship Seminar in Recreation Therapy
• RTH 459 - Research: Determining Best Practices in Recreation Therapy
• RTH 468 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy
• RTH 475 - Leadership and Management in Recreation Therapy
• RTH 480 - Senior Seminar in Recreation Therapy
• RTH 498 - Internship in Recreation Therapy
• 9 hours of support course work required for purposes of credentialing that must be approved by major advisor.

Additional Information:

Students must achieve a “C” (2.00) cumulative grade point average or better in all required courses used to satisfy the recreation therapy major and a “C-” grade or better in all RTH courses.