UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
B. A. Recreation Therapy (RTH)
College: Health and Human Services
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – RTH (Minimum 72 hours)
Core Courses:
_____ EXS 216
_____ EXS 217
_____ PSY 223
_____ PSY 247
_____ RTH 348
_____ RTH 459
_____ RTH 368
_____ RTH 370
_____ *RTH 371
_____ RTH 372
_____ *RTH 380
_____ RTH 382
_____ RTH 383
_____ RTH 390
_____ RTH 391
_____ RTH 468
_____ RTH 475
_____ RTH 480
_____ RTH 498
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
Life Span Human Development (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105
Abnormal Psychology (3) Prerequisite: PSY 105
Practicum in Recreation Therapy (3) Prerequisites: RTH 368 and consent of instructor
(Meets Applied Learning Requirement with RTH 498)
Research Determining Best Practices in Recreation Therapy (3) Prerequisite: RTH 368 or consent
of instructor.
(Meets Computer Requirement)
Foundations of Recreation Therapy (3) Prerequisite: RTH major or consent of instructor
Recreation Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation (3) Pre/Corequisite: RTH 368
Recreation Therapy Interventions I (3) Prereqs: RTH 368 and consent of instructor
Recreation Therapy in Behavioral Health (3) Pre/Corequisite: RTH 368
Assessment and Outcome Planning in Recreation Therapy (3) Prerequisite: RTH 370
Recreation Therapy Interventions II (3) Prerequisite: RTH 371
Recreation Therapy Interventions III (3) Prerequisite: RTH 371
Pre-Internship Seminar in Recreation Therapy (1) Prereq: Junior standing or consent of instructor
Recreation Therapy Internship Finalization (1) Prereq: Senior standing or permission of instructor
and RTH 390.
Program Planning and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy (3) Prerequisite: RTH 370
Leadership and Management of Recreation Therapy Services (3) Prerequisites: RTH 368 and 468
Senior Seminar in Recreation Therapy (3) Prerequisite: RTH 368 or consent of instructor
(Meets Oral Communication Requirement)
Internship in Recreation Therapy (12) Prerequisites: Senior standing and an overall 2.00 GPA,
and completion of all other courses required for the major with a 2.00 cumulative GPA
(Meets Applied Learning Requirement with RTH 348)
Choose 9 hours of support coursework for purposes of credentialing that must be approved by
major advisor.
Students must achieve a “C” (2.00) cumulative GPA or better in all required courses used to satisfy the recreation therapy
major and a “C-” grade or better in all RTH courses.
+May also be used to satisfy University Studies Foundations & Approaches and Perspectives requirements
Requirements to declare RTH: Completion of 24 hours.
For further information, see the RTH website: http://www.uncw.edu/shahs/academic/rectherapy.html and
http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
This document is considered an unofficial guide. Please refer to your degree audit for the latest updates.
4/25/14