University Studies (general studies) =   48 hours
http://www.semo.edu/ustudies/handbook/requirements.htm
Recreation courses required =     57 hours

Recreation Core Courses Required: (45 hours)
RC 100 – Leisure in a Diverse Society (3)
RC 140 – Intro to Recreation Services (3)
RC 220 – Leadership and Group Dynamics (3)
RC 260 – Intro to Therapeutic Recreation (3)
RC 288 – Practicum in Recreation Services (3)
RC 303 – Research Methods (3)
RC 380 – Programming for Recreation Services (3)
RC 385 – Recreation Facilities Planning and Management (3)
RC 405 – Trends & Issues in Recreation & Leisure (3)
RC 420 – Organization & Administration of Recreation Services (3)
RC 440 – Facilitation of Group Development (3)
RC 497 – Recreation Internship (12)

Extended Core: (12 hours) Choose from the courses listed below:
Please Note: Only ONE (1) of the UI courses listed below may count toward the 57 hours required for the major:
RC 112 – Music as Therapy (3)
RC 116 – Special Topics in Health & Leisure (1-3)
RC 119 – Outdoor Adventure Special Topics (1-3)
RC 150 - Outdoor  Living Skills (3)
RC 151 - Outdoor Adventure Skills (3)
RC 210 – Camp Leadership (3)
RC 230 – Recreational Sports (3)
RC 245 – Mentoring Principles & Practices (3)
RC 250 – Foundations of Outdoor Recreation (3)
RC 270 – Commercial Recreation (3)
RC 300 – Leisure Education (3)
RC 310 - Outdoor Leadership (3)
RC 311 - Parks & Outdoor REsource Management (3)
RC 316 – Special Topics in Health and Leisure (1-3)
RC 324 – Independent Study/Therapeutic Recreation (3)
RC 345 – Youth Development (3)
RC 360 – Therapeutic & Adapted Recreation Services (3)
RC 450 – Outdoor Adventure Therapy (3)
RC 460 – Problems & Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
UI 354 – Lifestyle Enhancement (3)
UI 387 – Environment Law & Public Policy (3)
UI 427 – Service & Community (3)
UI 429 – Environmental Ethics (3)

Course descriptions 
http://www5.semo.edu/health/Rec%20Course%20Descriptions.htm

Additional:
First Aid/CPR certification is strongly encouraged for all recreation majors.

Courses required for Recreation Minor (15 hours):
RC 140 – Intro to Recreation Services (3)
RC 288 – Practicum in Recreation Services (3)
RC 380 – Programming for Recreation Services (3)
Choose 3 Hours From:
RC 210 – Camp Leadership (3)
RC 220 – Leadership & Group Dynamics (3)
RC 250 – Foundations of Outdoor Recreation (3)
RC 260 – Intro to Therapeutic Recreation (3)
RC 270 – Commercial Recreation (3)
Choose 3 Hours From:
RC 360 – Therapeutic & Adapted Recreation Services (3)
RC 385 – Recreation Facilities Planning and Management (3)
RC 405 – Trends & Issues in Recreation & Leisure (3)
RC 420 – Organization & Administration of Recreation Services (3)

Courses required for Outdoor Adventure Leadership Certificate (for recreation majors) or Minor (non-recreation majors) (18 hours):
Core Courses (15 hours)
RC 150: Outdoor Living Skills (3)
RC 151: Outdoor Adventure Skills (3)
RC 250: Foundation of Outdor Recreation (3)
RC 310: Outdoor Ledership (3)
RC 450: Outdoor Adventure as Treatment (3)
Planning/Leadership and Outdoor Skills Courses (8-12 hours)
RC 812: Outdoor Adveture (3)
RC 119: Outdoor Adventure Special Topics (4-6) (repeatable course)
RC 316: Special Topics in Health and Leisure  (4-6) (Outdoor Adventure Leadership)
               (repeatable course)

Additional requirements:
To be eligible for the Outdoor Adventure Leadership certificate, students are also required to:
• Complete two additional leadership experiences within the recreation program
• Complete 36 hours of pre-approved experiences in outdoor leadership activities external to the program. 
• Be certified in CPR/first aid 
• Wilderness first-aid certification is strongly encouraged.

NOTE: Adequate physical conditioning and stamina are key components to successful and safe trip leadership. 

Courses required for professional certification in Therapeutic Recreation
Students planning to work toward Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification must fulfill the following requirements in order to be eligible for the certification exam administered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification:

RC 260 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3)
RC 360 - Therapeutic & Adapted Recreation Services (3)
RC 460 - Problems & Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
BS 113 - Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
PY 220 - Psychological Development Across Life Span (3)
PY 440 - Abnormal Psychology (3)

Plus a minimum of 9 credit hours from any of the following:
PE 408  - Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities
PY 101 – Psychological Perspectives on Human Behavior *
CJ 370 – Juvenile Justice
SO 330 – Sociology of Aging
BS 114 – Anatomy and Physiology II
PY 120 – The Child: Development from Conception to Adolescence *
CJ 375 - Criminal Typologies and Victimology
SO 360 - Criminology
PY 222 – Development of the Adolescent *
SO 102 – Society, Culture and Social Behavior *
SO 365 – Juvenile Delinquency
BS 332 – Human Physiology
PY 358 – Social Psychology
SO 200 – Introduction to Social Organizations
SO 370 – The Family
BS 327 – Biology of Aging
CH 185 – General Chemistry I *
SO 205 – Social Problems in America
SO 385 – Family Violence
CH 186 – General Chemistry II *
SO 206 – Social Problems of Childhood
SO 444 – Deviant Social Behavior
PE 464 - Kinesiology
CJ 100 – Introduction to Criminal Justice
SO 305 – American Minority Relations
HL 312 – Contemporary Drug Use
SR 444 – Treatment Strategies: Alcohol and Drug Abuse
EX 200 – Introduction to Exceptional Child
CF 206 – Introduction to Gerontology
UI 352 – Medical Ethics *
SR 448 – Juvenile Justice Treatment and Intervention Strategies
EX 220 – Introduction to Mental Retardation
HL 306 – Aging and Exercise
UI 412 – American Health Care Systems and Issues *

* Fulfills University Studies requirement

Additional requirements:
Completion of RC 497 (Recreation internship - 12 credit hours) under the supervision of an on-site field supervisor who is NCTRC-certified at the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Professional Level.

Courses are updated regularly, so be sure to meet with your advisor to design your academic plan.

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