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PROGRAMS OF STUDY, REQUIREMENTS, COURSES-

Below are listings of courses and requirements for specific tracks of

study within the Therapeutic Recreation program. A more complete

description of courses within the PREE department is also available.

	PROFESSIONAL STUDIES in TR (REQUIRED 60 HOURS)
	CORE (REQUIRED 24 HOURS) PREE 110 Foundations of Parks and Recreation PREE 120 Inclusive Leisure Services PREE 318 Parks and Recreation Administration PREE 415 Issues in Parks and Recreation (emphasizing TR issues) PREE 450 Internship in Parks and Recreation (12 hours)
	TRACK STUDIES (REQUIRED 27 HOURS) More complete descriptions of these courses are available. PREE 220 Therapeutic Recreation Services PREE 232 TR for Persons with Physical Disabilities PREE 233 TR for Persons with Mental Health and Psychosocial Disabilities PREE 314 Clinical Aspects PREE 319 Client Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation PREE 320 Program Design in Therapeutic Recreation PREE 351 Practicum PREE 415 Issues in Therapeutic Recreation PREE 420 Recreation & Aging PREE 423 TR Interventions
	TR COURSES (REQUIRED FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS 9 HOURS)
	ERS 264 Anatomy ERS 375 Exercise Physiology I CDEV 248 Human Development and Education

	PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES (REQUIRED 12 HOURS) Select from courses listed below OR minor/emphasis areas.
	PSYC 105 Intro to Psychology PHIL 325 Medical Ethics PSYC 276 Abnormal Behavior HSA 231 US Healthcare System ERS 363 Biomechanics for Special Populations Professional elective (3 hrs.) *Can not count as both Liberal Studies and a professional elective.
NOTE: THESE COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT IN ORDER TO BE ELIGBLE TO TAKE NCTRC CERTIFICATION EXAM.	NCTRC CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (15 credits) PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 276 Abnormal Behavior ERS 264 Applied Anatomy ERS 375 Exercise Physiology I CDEV 248 Human Development and Education OR PSYC 244 Developmental Psychology
	CONCENTRATION AREAS 12 credits=Emphasis, 18-19 credits=Concentration All classes listed below are three (3) credit hours.
	The Adapted Physical Activity and Rehabilitation Minor ERS 165 Equine Facilitated Therapy ERS 363 Biomechanics for Special Populations ERS 275 Intro to Adapted Physical Activity ERS 261 Adapted Aquatics and Rehabilitation ERS 265 Disability & Sport ERS 466 Professional Affiliation in APA ERS 285 Adapted & Therapeutic Exercise ERS 465 Program Design in APA
	Gerontology GERO 265 Aging and Older Person GERO 450 Internship PREE 420 Recreation and Aging PSYC 365 Psychology and Aging HSAF 414 Death and Dying ERS 476 Physiological Aspects of Aging and Human Performance OR ERS 363 Biomechanics for Special Populations
	Corrections SASW 273 American Corrections SASW 333 Crime, Justice, and Society SASW345 Juvenile Delinquency PSYC 302 Psychology of Criminal Behavior PSYC 321 Drugs and Behavior
	Mental Health Emphasis - Psychology Minor PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 240 Human Sexual Behavior PSYC 321 Drugs and Behavior PSYC 344 Developmental Psychology PSYC 377 Social Psychology Community PREE 215 Public Relations in PKRC PREE 230 Recreation Leadership PREE 234 Leisure Service Programming POLS 255 Introduction to Public Policy ERS 561 Worksite Wellness Promotion ACCT 209 Fundamentals of Accounting I Special Education (Minor in Exceptionalities) Requires 15 hours of Special Education courses which can be selected according to the students major and background. Outdoor/Adventure Based PREE 210 Resources for Outdoor Programming PREE 211 Outdoor Leadership PREE 342 Group Facilitation and Leadership CDEV 201 Interpersonal & Group Dynamics COMM 215 Small Group Communications PE 184 Adventure Games PE 241 Outdoor Pursuits Select One: PE 181 Adventures in Backpacking PE 182 Introduction to Rock Climbing PE 187 Introduction to Canoeing PE 140 Downhill Snow Skiing I

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