Therapeutic Recreation Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Department: Health Education, Physical Education, & Recreation (HEPER)

Faculty: Michael McNicholas, June Price-Shingles

Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS)

The post-baccalaureate certificate in Therapeutic Recreation program is designed to enable individuals to attain the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certificate by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Courses completed in the program may be applied towards a master’s degree. The certificate consists of five required courses and one elective course chosen between two courses.

CTRS Certification (18 credit hours)

REC 5000 - Facility Mgmt & Design Credit Hours: 3
REC 5280 - Educ For Leisure Credit Hours: 3
REC 5300 - Overview: Therap Rec Credit Hours: 3
REC 5320 - Prg Dsg/Eval Thp Rec Credit Hours: 3
REC 5430 - Adm Theraptc Rec Srv Credit Hours: 3
REC 5440 - Is/Trnd/Ctmp Prbl Tr Credit Hours: 3
REC 5500 - Rsch Meth/Dsg Ls&Rec Credit Hours: 3
1 elective course chosen between two courses.

General Requirements

Be proficient computer and internet user

Proof of passing the following supportive courses in their bachelor’s degree or within five years of entering the certificate program: (1) Anatomy and physiology, (2) Abnormal psychology, (3) Human Growth and Development across the lifespan or equivalent.

Specific Requirements

Pass all six courses with a grade of “C” or better.
Proof of passing the supportive courses.
Proof of one year of paid work experience under the supervision of a CTRS (or equivalent as determined by NCTRC) or complete an internship.