Eastern Michigan University’s Therapeutic Recreation Program has been in existence since the mid 1970s. Recreational Therapy, simply stated, is a form of treatment which utilizes functional activities to achieve a desired outcome. Through using a patient’s existing skills and interests, Recreational Therapy addresses the goals of the patient in a unique way. Recreational Therapy also focuses on facilitating the development of new skills for daily living and community functioning.

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation, students will be qualified to become certified by the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CURRICULUM

Therapeutic Recreation Requirements

THRC100 Orientation to Therapeutic Recreation (3)
THRC180 Activity Analysis/Adaptation (2) or THRC481 Adapted Aquatics (2)
THRC200 Recreation for People with Disabilities (3)
THRC250/251/252 Field Work in Therapeutic Recreation (1 x 3) [THRC100 pre-requisite]
THRC290 Continuous Quality Improvement Methodology in Health Care (3)
THRC300 Principles of Therapeutic Recreation (3) [THRC100/200 pre-requisite]
THRC320 Leisure Education (3)
THRC330 Substance Abuse in TR (3) or THRC310 Leisure & Aging(3)  
THRC340 Therapeutic Recreation Process I (3) [THRC100/200 pre-requisite]
THRC360 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning (3)               THRC100/200 pre-requisite]
THRC400 Therapeutic Recreation Process II (3) [THRC100 & THRC340 pre-requisite]
THRC430 Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (3) [THRC100 pre-requisite]
THRC449 Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation (8) [15 week Internship

Allied Health Requirements

HLAD305 U.S. Health Care Systems (2) or
HLAD312 Health Care Personnel Development & Management (3)
COUN450 Introduction to Counseling Process (3)
EDPS325 Life Span Human G & D (4) or IHHS260 Aging-Infancy: Life Course (3)

PHED200 Anatomy & Physiology (5)
PSY360 Abnormal Psychology (3) (PSY101/102 prerequisites)
SPMD280 Pharmacology for Sport Medicine (2)
AHPR200 Medical Terminology (1)

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