D. program must complete College of Education and Health Professions application procedures which includes a personal interview with members of the recreation faculty. This program is designed for those wishing to prepare for college, university or community college positions in recreation. The program must include the general degree requirements of the College of Education and Health Professions in addition to courses selected with the approval of the candidate's advisory committee. An introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation. This survey encompasses history, philosophy, programs, treatment, research, populations served, and professional aspects of therapeutic recreation practice.
Requirements are different for graduate credit.
Prepares students to organize, administer, and supervise aquatic facilities, staff, and programs in school, community, and camp settings. Gives students entering a recreation degree program with no course background in recreation the necessary understanding of the recreation field. This course will not count toward a graduate degree in recreation. Additional emphasis placed on the contribution of this theory to current practice in the recreation and tourism management field. Emphasis on assisting recreation managers to facilitate quality leisure experiences in their agency programs.