Lindenwood University
Therapeutic Recreation (BS)
Saint Charles, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 9,550 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The Therapeutic Recreation program provides a firm foundation of classes and hands-on learning experiences designed to help you develop skills in assessment, planning, programming, leadership, and evaluation. The coursework and classroom learning experiences prepare you to sit for the CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credential administered through the NCTRC (National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification).
Therapeutic Recreation Faculty at Lindenwood University
The Therapeutic Recreation faculty at Lindenwood University is highly skilled and knowledgeable, always ready to help you out. They are professionals in the field and experienced educators, ready and willing to pass on their knowledge of the field to you. They are accessible, which makes it convenient and easy to reach them whenever you have questions.
Career Opportunities
| 27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
The undergraduate courses needed to earn a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation will prepare you for applied leadership positions with clinical and community agencies providing a wide variety of healthcare services. Typical employment agencies include long-term care facilities, residential treatment institutions, hospitals, community centers, outdoor adventure camps, senior centers and retirement complexes, wilderness camp facilities, juvenile detention centers, universities, community-based inclusion programs, Paralympic and Special Olympics, and drug and alcohol treatment centers.
Curriculum
Major Coursework
42 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PSY 10000 Principles of Psychology
- PSY 20500 Human Development
- PSY 30300 Abnormal Psychology
- REC 20600 Leisure in Contemporary Society
- REC 31000 Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation
- REC 31100 Processes & Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
- REC 31300 Professional Issues and Current Trends in Therapeutic Recreation
- REC 31400 Assessment Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
- REC 32000 Adapted Sports and Therapeutic Recreation Activities
- REC 33300 Program Design and Assessment in Recreation Therapy
- REC 38100 Recreation Facility Design and Operation
- REC 40500 Research Methods in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
- REC 41000/HFS 33000 Recreation Organization and Administration
- REC 46200 Recreation Senior Seminar
Biological Sciences Coursework
4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 10000 Concepts in Biology
- BSC 24400 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
Human and Physiology Coursework
4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 22700 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- HFS 20700 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Event Management Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- REC 36200 Program Design and Event Management
- SPMGT 37050 Event Management
Practical Application Coursework
5 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- REC 38500/HFS 35000 Practicum
- REC 48200 Internship in Recreation, Sport and Tourism
2 credit hours of coursework minimum from REC 38500/HFS 35000.
3 credit hours of coursework minimum from REC 48200.