Recreational Therapy, Bachelor of Science (BS)
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Degree Program Writing Competency: Upon completion of the degree program RT students will write professionally and effectively, according to expectations of the Recreational Therapy profession. – UG1
2. Life-Long Learning: Recognize the importance of lifelong learning and demonstrates responsibly for self-assessment and growth. This ability is evident through the demonstration of self-initiating behaviors, anticipating and responding to changes in a productive manner, assuming responsibility for continuous self-reflection assessment of strengths and limitations and in seeking out information from a variety of resources in an independent manner. – UG5, UG6
3. Methodological Proficiency: Upon completion of the degree program RT students will use an analytical framework to facilitate the Recreational Therapy process to meet the needs of individuals. The abilities developed include a solid knowledge of the RT process, assessment methods, planning skills, intervention, techniques and strategies, and evaluation skills. – UG2, UG3, UG4,
4. Professional Decision Making: Analyze and synthesize complex information to make sound clinical decisions. This ability is inclusive of areas such as problem solving, critical thinking, evaluation and organization with application to clinical and non-clinical areas. – UG10
5. Professional Interactions: Effectively communicates with people in a variety of professional contexts including assisting clients in confronting and coping with life challenges, collaborating on teams and presenting information in oral and written formats. The abilities developed include striving to maintain objectivity, tolerating ambiguity, appreciating diversity and adhering to conventional standards of expression. – UG8, UG10,
6. Valuing Ethical Responsibilities: Act with professional values in all situations. These skills include maintaining appropriate humane and ethical treatment of individuals as well as upholding the professional code of ethics. This expertise includes formulating value judgments reflecting a respect for dignity and individuality of every person. – UG7, UG8, UG9
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 57 | |
| Professional Electives | 6 | |
| NCTRC Certification Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 18 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
ROCK STUDIES 2 REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Required Thematic Thread Coursework: 2 | 12 | |
| Medical/Health Care Ethics | ||
or HCAM 375 | Ethics & Legal Fundamentals for the Health Professions | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
Additional 300-400 Level Course | ||
Additional 100-200 Level Course | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
- 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
- Students must become certified in First Aid and CPR. This can be accomplished by taking a course (example: American Heart Association or by completing SAFE 205–First Aid & Safety).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational Therapy Courses | ||
| Must earn a “C” or better in all of the following RCTH courses: | ||
| RCTH 120 | Disability, Community Inclusion, and Diversity 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 220 | Recreational Therapy Services 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 232 | Recreational Therapy for People with Physical Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 233 | Recreational Therapy for People with Psychosocial and Mental Disorders 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 314 | Clinical Aspects of Recreational Therapy 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 316 | Applied Research and Evidenced-Based Practice 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 317 | Organization and Management of Recreational Therapy Practice 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 319 | Client Assessment in Recreational Therapy 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 320 | Recreational Therapy Program Design 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 351 | Recreational Therapy Practicum 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| RCTH 415 | Challenges and Trends in Recreational Therapy 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 420 | Recreational Therapy for Older Adults 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 422 | Leisure Education and Counseling 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 423 | Facilitation of RT Interventions 1 | 3 |
| RCTH 450 | Internship 1, 2 | 12 |
| Subtotal | 57 | |
| Total Hours | 57 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 2
Evidence of current First Aid & CPR certification must be provided prior to enrollment
- 3
Course can be counted as a Rock Studies 2 Requirement, but earns credit only once toward your 120-credits total
- *
Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 325 | Medical/Health Care Ethics 1 | 3 |
| or HCAM 375 | Ethics & Legal Fundamentals for the Health Professions | |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
- 1
Course can be counted as a Rock Studies 2 Requirement, but earns credit only once toward your 120-credits total
NCTRC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
These courses must be completed by the student in order to be eligible to take NCTRC Certification Exam
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PE 360 | Anatomical and Physiological Basis of Physical Activity/Lab | 3 |
| PHIL 325 | Medical/Health Care Ethics 1 | 3 |
| or HCAM 375 | Ethics & Legal Fundamentals for the Health Professions | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Course can be counted as a Rock Studies 2 Requirement, but earns credit only once toward your 120-credits total
CO-CURRICULAR AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership development
- Service-learning classes
- Internships
- Volunteering
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
RECREATIONAL THERAPY - BS (6393)
This program is effective as of Summer 2024
Revised 05.16.2024
UCC 04.16.2024
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| RCTH 120 | Disability, Community Inclusion, and Diversity | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| RCTH 220 | Recreational Therapy Services | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RCTH 233 | Recreational Therapy for People with Psychosocial and Mental Disorders | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| RCTH 232 or RCTH 233 |
Recreational Therapy for People with Physical Disabilities (RCTH 232 is offered in Spring term only) or Recreational Therapy for People with Psychosocial and Mental Disorders |
3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RCTH 316 | Applied Research and Evidenced-Based Practice | 3 |
| RCTH 319 | Client Assessment in Recreational Therapy | 3 |
| PE 360 | Anatomical and Physiological Basis of Physical Activity/Lab | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| RCTH 314 | Clinical Aspects of Recreational Therapy | 3 |
| RCTH 317 | Organization and Management of Recreational Therapy Practice | 3 |
| RCTH 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| RCTH 415 | Challenges and Trends in Recreational Therapy | 3 |
| RCTH 423 | Facilitation of RT Interventions | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RCTH 320 | Recreational Therapy Program Design | 3 |
| RCTH 351 | Recreational Therapy Practicum | 3 |
| RCTH 420 | Recreational Therapy for Older Adults | 3 |
| RCTH 422 | Leisure Education and Counseling | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| RCTH 450 | Internship | 12 |
| PHIL 325 or HCAM 375 |
Medical/Health Care Ethics or
Ethics & Legal Fundamentals for the Health Professions |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 121 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
- *
Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 6393
Revised: 04.12.2024