Therapeutic Recreation Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

CTRS Certification (18 credit hours)

• REC 5410 - Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Credit Hours: 3
• REC 5430 - Administration of Therapeutic Recreation Services Credit Hours: 3
• REC 5440 - Issues, Trends and Contemporary Problems in Therapeutic Recreation Credit Hours: 3
• REC 5300 - Overview of Therapeutic Recreation Services Credit Hours: 3
• REC 5310 - Principles and Clinical Practices in Therapeutic Recreation Credit Hours: 3
• REC 5320 - Program Design and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation Credit Hours: 3
• REC 5750 - Field Experience and Community Recreation/Professional Involvement Credit Hours: 9

• (OR)

  1 year of continuous employment under supervision of a current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). The program advisor and the Graduate School must approve one year of work experience within the first semester of enrollment.

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.