Program Courses

First Semester
Course Number / Title		Credits
CS 007	Persuasive Writing	3
PY 299	Developmental Psychology	3
RL 122	Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation	3
RL 123	Interpersonal and Group Effectiveness	3
RL 125	Program and Event Planning	3
RL 130	Recreation and Leisure Options	3
RL 225	Therapeutic Recreation and the Life Cycle	3
	Total	21

Second Semester
Course Number / Title		Credits
CS 223	Communications for Community Services	3
RL 126	Administrative Practices	3
RL 228	Marketing and Public Relations	3
RL 229	Recreation Facilities	3
RL 325	Therapeutic Recreation and Diverse Populations	3
RT 253	Career Preparation for Recreation Therapy	3
GE ...	General Education Elective	3
	Total	21

Third Semester
Course Number / Title		Credits

RL 232	Field Placement	12
RT 336	Therapeutic Recreation Program Design	3
RT 337	Facilitative Techniques	3
RT 340	Treatment and Adpative Technology	3
RT 386	Leisure Education and Counseling	3
GE ...	General Education Elective	3
	Total	27

Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title		Credits
RT 436	Internship for Recreation Therapy	25
	Total	25

Students who graduated from the Recreation and Leisure Services Program can complete a second diploma in Recreation Therapy in one semester.

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