This comprehensive approach is based on the needs, interests, and abilities of clients. The undergraduate curriculum requires 120 semester credits including General Education courses, core requirements and electives. Internships A full-semester internship is required. This occurs at an approved agency site under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. The internship brings the student into the workplace for hands-on experience.
Internships are available throughout Wisconsin and in many regions of the United States.
It is the only accredited program in Wisconsin and one of the largest therapeutic recreation education programs in the U.S. Faculty While many schools have one faculty member in therapeutic recreation, UW-La Crosse has seven. These faculty have diverse interests and each enjoy spending time advising students. They are active in local, state, and national professional organizations. Six are nationally credentialled as certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. There is an active Therapeutic Recreation Majors Club for students.