Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management:
Recreational Therapy Track

Program Leader: Dr. Alexis Mckenney
E-mail: mckenney@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-3905
Website: http://www.fiu.edu/~rt/

Brief Description of the Program:

The Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation: Recreational Therapy Track offers professional preparation programs designed to prepare students for employment in recreational therapy services. The curricula have been designed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Recreation and Park Association’s Council on Accreditation and the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification standards for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Admission Requirements:

  • A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
  • Either 60 credit hours of lower division coursework or an AA degree from an accredited institution;
  • A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam;
  • Must meet the following lower division requirements:
    • University Core/General Education;
    • Foreign language;
    • Program prerequisites.

Program Requirements:

  • Total credits: 120
    • Lower division credits: 60
    • Upper division credits: 60

Program of Study:

Course:

 

Credit Hours:
  Major Common Prerequisites:

CGS 2060

Introduction to Microcomputers

3

PET 3325C

Anatomy for the Exercise and Sports Sciences

3

PET 3325L

Anatomy for the Exercise and Sports Sciences Lab

1

DEP 2000

Human Growth and Development

3
  Professional Education:

LEI 3001

Leisure & Recreation in America

3

LEI 3707

Inclusive Recreation Services

3

LEI 3542

Principles of Parks Recreation Management

3

LEI 3800

Liability and Law in Leisure, Recreation and Sports

3

LEI 4940

Internship I

9

LEI 4941

Internship II

9
  Recreational Therapy Track:

LEI 3703

Introduction to Recreational Therapy

3

LEI 3724

Facilitation Techniques and Interventions in Recreational Therapy

3

PET 3351

Exercise Physiology

3

HSC 3531

Medical Terminology

3

CLP 4144

Abnormal Psychology

3

LEI 4705

Program Planning in Recreational Therapy

3

LEI 4711

Client Assessment, Evaluation, and Documentation in Recreational Therapy

3

LEI 4720

Problems, Issues, and Concepts in Recreational Therapy

3

LEI 4813

Leisure Education and Facilitation Techniques

3

XXX XXXX

Electives – selected in consultation with advisor

3

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