Recreation Therapy, B.S.

The Recreation Therapy curriculum will train students to be client-focused while learning to help persons with physical, cognitive, and psychological disabilities set and achieve goals in their personal development. Patients accomplish this through many techniques such as creative play, adaptive sports, the use of animals, art, music, exercise, aquatics, and interacting with others in social settings. In addition to the recreation therapy courses, students will receive a background in psychology, human movement, and human service fields where they will learn to assess and evaluate clients and create treatment plans. These skills can be valuable in a variety of social service fields in addition to recreation therapy.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the nature and scope of the recreation therapy profession, including its code of ethics, standards of practice, continuing education, history, theory, and philosophy.
2. Assess the domains of human well-being by using standardized assessments, observations, and interviews.
3. Plan client goals and objectives by using standardized assessments, observations, and interviews.
4. Implement program plans for individuals or groups.
5. Evaluate recreation therapy services to facilitate targeted outcomes.
6. Apply ethics and cultural dimensions of diversity in working with clients.