Department of Applied Human Sciences
Specialization in Therapeutic Recreation
2010-2011
NOTE: THIS IS A WORKING CHECKLIST. PLEASE REFER TO THE 2010-2011 UNDERGRADUATE
CALENDAR FOR THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
It is recommended that students meet with an AHSC academic advisor at least once a year.
3.14 Profile
To satisfy the requirement of the Profile, students in the Specialization Therapeutic Recreation need to complete one of the
following Biology courses before completing their program.
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BIOL 200 or 202, or equivalent. NOTE: An exemption or advanced standing for BIOL A will satisfy the 3.14
Profile requirement.
Required Courses: (60 Credits)
21 credits
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AHSC 220
Life Span Growth and Development for Practitioners
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AHSC 230
Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
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AHSC 241
Recreation & Leisure in Contemporary Society
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AHSC 260
Program Planning, Design and Evaluation
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AHSC 281
Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
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AHSC 215
History of Recreation & Leisure in Canada (students who have completed AHSC 298G or HIST 215 may
not take this course for credit)
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PHIL 255
Philosophy of Leisure (pre-req. 30 University credits)
21 credits
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AHSC 350
Leisure Education (pre-req. AHSC 241, 260)
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AHSC 361
Leisure Services Leadership (pre-req. AHSC 230, 241)
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AHSC 380
Quantitative Research Methods for Practitioners (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 260)
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AHSC 381
Concepts in Therapeutic Recreation Programming (pre-req. AHSC 241, 260, 281)
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AHSC 382
Qualitative Research Methods for Practitioners (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 260)
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AHSC 383
Therapeutic Recreation & Physical Disabilities (pre-req. AHSC 220, 281)
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AHSC 384
Therapeutic Recreation: Cognitive Disabilities & Illness (pre-req. AHSC 220, 281)
9 credits
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AHSC 427
Administration of Leisure Services (pre-req. 60 University credits including AHSC 361; 371 or 381)
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AHSC 432
Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation (pre-req. 60 University credits including AHSC 215 or
AHSC298G or HIST 215, AHSC 361, 381, 383, 384; and PHIL 255 previously or concurrently)
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AHSC 450
Leisure Assessment and Counselling (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 281, 350)
9 credits
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AHSC 438**
Internship in Therapeutic Recreation (pre-req. 60 University credits including AHSC 361, 381, 383,
384 and permission of the Department)
General Electives (30 credits)
A minimum of 24 credits must be taken outside of AHSC.
General Education Requirements
Students are required to take 6 credits of General Education courses. These 6 credits are part of the 24 general
elective credits that must be taken outside of AHSC.
It is recommended that at least 3 credits be completed in the first year.
Since AHSC falls under the Social Sciences disciplinary sector, General Education requirements will be satisfied by the
completion of:
3 credits in Humanities_________________________
3 credits in Sciences___________________________
For more information about General Education, please refer to Section 31.0004 of the Concordia Undergraduate Calendar.
(All courses are 3 credits except where ** indicates a 9-credit course.)
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