B.S. in Recreation and Parks Management Therapeutic Recreation Concentration
The B.S. degree concentration in Therapeutic Recreation is designed to prepare
entry-level practitioners at the specialist, supervisory, and/or administrative
levels of practice. The curriculum is consistent with the standards published
by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification and the Noctr
Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure. Graduates are prepared to
enter professional practice as licensed recreational therapists in active treatment,
leisure education, transitional treatment, and community-based leisure service
delivery systems in psychiatric, rehabilitation, geriatric, corrections, schools,
long-term care, adult day care, community inclusion, as well as pediatric and
child life medical settings.
With the completion of a core of additional courses, graduates are also prepared to seek admission into a Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy and/or Physical Therapy.
Information on The Wheelchair Biking Program (Click here to view a Wheelchair Biking Research Video, 19 minutes long ), Animal Assisted Therapy, or the Simple Pleasures manual of activities for nursing home residents, can be found on Dr. Linda Buettner's site.
Please visit the Undergraduate Bulletin for a list of requirements and a link to descriptions of RPM courses. Also see the Therapeutic Recreation Course Information document
For information on transferring classes to UNCG, please visit the Transfer Equivalency Course Search.
"One of the most attractive features of the therapeutic recreation profession is the great opportunity for variety and diversity. There are constant challenges and the opportunity for continued professional growth. The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life of an individual with a disability or limitation is extremely rewarding."
2005 CTRS Profile Pamphlet by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
