Therapeutic Recreation, B.A
Fran Stavola Daly, CTRS, CPRP, FDRT, Program Coordinator
908-737-3812
Email: fdaly@kean.edu
Certification:
This program prepares students to take the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) exam as administered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Admissions/Declaration Requirements:
Applicants who satisfy freshman or transfer requirements for admission to the University, along with the following:
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Have a current overall Kean GPA of 2.5
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Meet with a TR faculty member to discuss student’s interest in the major and review current program evaluation (if available). If a transfer student.
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Provide a copy of unofficial transcript from every college and university attended
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Complete Declaration of major form
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Complete Admission Information Sheet
Conditional Admission into the Major - Students with a GPA below 2.5 may be admitted as an intended major but must obtain a 2.5 GPA by the time they have completed 15 credits in the major. Students are required to develop a plan for achieving a 2.5 GPA during the first semester in the major.
Graduation Requirements:
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Have an overall GPA of 2.5
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Achieve a grade of B- or higher in ENG 1030 (College Composition) or equivalent
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Achieve a C or better in all Science courses
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Maintain have a GPA 2.5 GPA to take REC 4903, TR 3920 and TR 4520
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Complete all Field work requirements with a grade of B or better
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Maintain a C or better in major requirements and additional course requirements.
Program Description:
The BA in Therapeutic Recreation degree program affords students the opportunity to train in a career as a recreation therapist (RT). Recreation Therapists plan, manage and administer recreation-based and other appropriate intervention programs for people with a variety of disabilities, injuries, illnesses or limitations. RTs conduct leisure and functional assessments to determine clients’ strengths and areas in need of improvement and collaborate on treatment teams with occupational, physical and speech therapists and assist clients in developing healthy lifestyles. Positions in Therapeutic Recreation are commonly found in physical rehabilitation departments, pediatric hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and psychiatric facilities, treatment centers, adult day care centers, community recreation agencies and home based services.
The Therapeutic Recreation Degree also includes pre-requisite courses that may be required to apply for graduate programs in the health sciences including occupational therapy. Students must have an overall 2.5 GPA to be accepted into and graduate from the Therapeutic Recreation program.
General Education 45
Foundation Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements:
Humanities 9
Select two courses (2) from different areas:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Foreign Languages | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences 9
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
Select two courses (2) from different areas:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
Science and Math 11
Health Education 3
| ID 1225 | CRITICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CRITICAL ISSUES AND VALUES/CONTEMP HLTH | 3 |
GE Capstone Course 3
Additional Required Courses 9
Additional Required Courses 9
Academic Major 54
Core Therapeutic Recreation Requirements 30
| TR 2000 | INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC RECREATION | 3 |
| REC 2901 | FOUNDATIONS OF LEISURE AND RECREATION | 3 |
| REC 2910 | PROGRAMMING FOR RECREATION, SPORT AND EVENT | 3 |
| REC 3903 | REC ADM SUPERVIS MANAGEMENT-WE | 3 |
| TR 3000 | INCLUSIVE RECREATION SERVICES IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY | 3 |
| TR 3010 | DISABILITY FUNCTION AND HEALTH IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION | 3 |
| TR 3310 | ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION | 3 |
| REC 4100 | INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH & EVALUATION | 3 |
| TR 4310 | PROCESS AND TECHNIQUES IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION | 3 |
| REC 4900 | RECREATION LEADERSHIP AND GROUP DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
Therapeutic Recreation Specialty 9
Choose 3:
| TR 3320 | THERAPEUTIC RECREATION IN LONG TERM CARE | 3 |
| TR 3730 | THERAPEUTIC RECREATION IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | 3 |
| TR 3740 | THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
| TR 3750 | THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES | 3 |
Field Experience Requirements 12
| TR 3920 | PRACTICUM IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION | 3 |
| TR 4520 | INTERNSHIP IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION | 9 |
Free Electives 12
50% of Free Electives must be taken at the 3000-4000 level)
Total Credit Hours: 120