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Rho Phi Lambda

Wilderness Institute

Recreation Therapy

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Undergraduate Curriculum

An undergraduate major consisting of a minimum of 63 semester hours includes 45 semester hours of core courses and 18-24 semester hours of concentration courses.  The remaining 51-57 hours to complete the 120 semester hours for graduation are fulfilled through electives and general education requirements which must include an information technology course, a statistics course, and a communication course.

Majors are required to complete the following core courses totaling 42 credits:

RCPT 112    Activity Leadership and Analysis  (3)
RCPT 210    Introduction to Recreation, Parks and Tourism  (3)
RCPT 230    Introduction to Outdoor Recreation    (3)
RCPT 313    Program Planning in Recreation, Parks and Tourism  (3)
RCPT 314    Recreation Workshop    (3)
RCPT 319    Inclusive Services (3)
RCPT 411    History and Philosophy of Recreation, Parks and Tourism (3)
RCPT 413    Professional Issues in Recreation, Parks and Tourism  (3)
RCPT 423    Recreation Administration   (3)
RCPT 424    Advanced Recreation Administration  (3)
RCPT 436    Research and Technology Applications  (3)
RCPT 470    Internship  (12)

 
 



Program of Study and suggested course scheduling for four, three, and two years.

 

 

   

Majors also must fulfill one of the following concentrations:

RECREATION THERAPY  (24-26 credits)

RCPT 340    Introduction to Recreation Therapy (3)
RCPT 342    Application of Activities for Recreation Therapy (3)
RCPT 344    Program Application in Recreation Therapy (3)
RCPT 445    Programming and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy (3)
*BIOL 322 or 310 and 311    (6-8)
PSYC 230   Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3)
PSYC 439   Abnormal Psychology  (3)

OUTDOOR RECREATION (18-20 credits)

RCPT 317    Adventure Programming    (3)
RCPT 331    Outdoor Living Skills     (3)
6SH from:
RCPT 235    Camp Counseling    (3)
RCPT 417    Topical Seminar (Must be related to Outdoor Recreation)  (3)
RCPT 421    Ropes Course Programming    (3)
RCPT 441    Advanced Ropes Course Programming   (3)
RCPT 476    Wilderness Institute   (9)
*6-8 SH from ANTH, ASTR, BIOL, COMM, CRJU, GEOG,
GEOL, MGMT, MKTG, PHSC, PSYC, SOCY or SOWK  (6-8)

TOURISM AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT (18-20 credits)

RCPT 328    Design and Maintenance of Recreation Resources  (3)
RCPT 350    Commercial Recreation and Tourism  (3)
6SH from:
RCPT 365    Legal Liability and Risk Management  (3)
RCPT 417    Topical Seminar (Must be related to management)  (3)
RCPT 425    Ethical Issues in Recreation, Parks and Tourism
                            Resources Management (3)
RCPT 431    Managing Travel Resources (3)
RCPT 435    Tourism and Recreation Marketing  (3)
*6-8 SH from ANTH, ASTR, BIOL, COMM, CRJU, GEOG,
GEOL, MGMT, MKTG, PHSC, PSYC, SOCY or SOWK (6-8)

*These semester hours meet BS degree requirements.