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BA Specialization in Therapeutic Recreation

Program Requirements

Specialization in Therapeutic Recreation (63 credits)

15

credits:

• AHSC 220 Lifespan Growth and Development for Practitioners (3.00)
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• AHSC 230 Interpersonal Communication and Relationships (3.00)
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• AHSC 241 Recreation and Leisure in Contemporary Society (3.00)
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• AHSC 260 Program Planning, Design and Evaluation (3.00)
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• AHSC 281 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3.00)
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24

credits:

• AHSC 300 Supporting Inclusion through Leisure and Therapeutic Recreation (3.00)
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• AHSC 321 Historical Foundations of Leisure and Recreation (3.00)
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• AHSC 338 Therapeutic Recreation in the Context of Disability (3.00)
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• AHSC 348 Concepts in Therapeutic Recreation Programming I (3.00)
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• AHSC 350 Leisure Education in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services (3.00)
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• AHSC 361 Leisure Services Leadership (3.00)
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• AHSC 380 Quantitative Research Methods for Practitioners (3.00)
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• AHSC 382 Qualitative Research Methods for Practitioners (3.00)
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9

credits:

• AHSC 427 Administration of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services (3.00)
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• AHSC 432 Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation (3.00)
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• AHSC 448 Concepts in Therapeutic Recreation Programming II (3.00)
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12

credits:

• AHSC 483 Internship in Therapeutic Recreation (12.00)
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3

credits of elective courses chosen from:

• AHSC 312 Sexuality in Human Relations (3.00)
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• AHSC 314 Adolescence: Issues and Intervention (3.00)
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• AHSC 320 Family and Youth Legislation (3.00)
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• AHSC 360 Play, Adult Learning and Development (3.00)
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• AHSC 385 Social Psychology of Leisure (3.00)
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• AHSC 403 Cultivating Creativity and Social Innovation (3.00)
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• AHSC 422 Youth and Leisure (3.00)
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• AHSC 442 Community Development and Leisure (3.00)
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• AHSC 444 The Older Adult and Leisure (3.00)
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Notes

  • Students in Therapeutic Recreation are required to complete the appropriate entrance profile. The entrance profile is 3.14G for Therapeutic Recreation.
  • Students may complete the 3.14 profile at Concordia after admission (see Section 31.002 Programs and Admission Requirements).
  • Students are responsible for satisfying their particular degree requirements.