Therapeutic Recreation

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 85. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Therapeutic Recreation Certificate

This program is designed to qualify students to work in the field of gerontology as Therapeutic Recreation Specialists and to provide in-service professional development. Students who complete the courses listed below, and thereby qualify for the Certificate, meet the standards established in the public health code of the State of Connecticut for workers in chronic care, long term care facilities, and Assisted Living facilities.

This program emphasizes work with elder populations through studies in written communications, sociology, psychology, human services, therapeutic recreation, and field work. (Learn More)

Therapeutic Recreation by Certificate Requirements

Prerequisites & Credits
ENG*101	3
PSY*111	3
Required Courses & Credits
RLS*121 Introduction to Therapeutic Rec.	3
RLS*221 Therapeutic Rec.	3
SOC*114 Sociology of Aging or PSY*208 Psychology of Adult Development & Aging	3
SOC*120 Group Dynamics	3
SOC*225 Death and Dying	3
HSE*288 Practicum	3

Therapeutic Recreation by Semester

First Semester
ENG*101 Composition	3
PSY*111 General Psychology	3
RLS*121 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services	3
SOC*114 Sociology of Aging or PSY*208 Psychology of Adult Development & Aging	3
Second Semester
HSE*288  Developmental Practicum	3
SOC*120  Group Dynamics	3
SOC*225 Death and Dying	3
RLS*221 Therapeutic Recreation	3
Total Credits:	24

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 85