BS in RECREATION MANAGEMENT: Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis (664523) MAP Sheet
Department of Recreation Management
For students entering the degree program during the 2013–2014 curricular year.
UNIVERSITY CORE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (64 total hours)
1.
2.
Requirements
#Classes
Hours
Classes
3.
Doctrinal Foundation
Book of Mormon
New Testament
Doctrine and Covenants
The Individual and Society
Citizenship
American Heritage
Global & Cultural Awareness
Skills
Effective Communication
First-Year Writing
Adv Written & Oral Communication
Quantitative Reasoning
Languages of Learning (Math or
Language)
Arts, Letters, and Sciences
Civilization 1 and 2
Arts
Letters
Scientific Principles & Reasoning
Biological Science
Physical Science
Social Science
Core Enrichment: Electives
Religion Electives
Open Electives
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum residence hours required
Minimum hours needed to graduate
2
1
1
4.0
2.0
2.0
Rel A 121/H and 122/H
Rel A 211/H or 212/H
Rel C 324/H or 325/H
4.
1–2
1
1
1
0–1
1–4
2
1
1
1
1–2
1
3–4
Variable
3–6.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
0–3.0
3–20.0
from approved list
from approved list
from approved list
MCom 320*
from approved list
Stat 121 recommended
6.0
3.0
3.0
from approved list
from approved list
from approved list
3.0
3–7.0
3.0
from approved list
from approved list
Econ 110
6.0
Variable
from approved list
personal choice
30.0
120.0
Students are advised to take Stat 121 to fulfill their
Languages of Learning general education requirement.
First aid and CPR certification must be obtained before
completing the RecM 496R internship experience.
Most agencies now require therapeutic recreation
specialists to be certified through the National Council on
Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Students
should consult the NCTRC candidate information at
www.nctrc.org to ensure eligibility to sit for the
certification exam. To practice in the state of Utah, the
law also requires a licensure exam.
Students will be required to complete two extensive
advising sessions as they declare their major and as
they begin their therapeutic recreation core courses.
Your faculty advisor is:
Complete the following prerequisite Management
courses:
Acc
200 Principles of Accounting
Bus M 241 Marketing Management
Econ 110* Economic Principles and Problems
Fin
201 Financial Management
IS
100 Computer Spreadsheet Skills
IS
102 Business Analysis Using Spreadsheets
RecM 300 Creating a Good Life through Recreation
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
0.5
0.5
3.0
Complete the following Management Core courses:
Bus M 361 Intro to Supply Chain and Operations
Bus M 387 Economics of Strategy
Bus M 390 Ethics for Management
IS
201 Intro to Management Information Systems
M Com 320* Communication in Organizational Settings
Org B 321 Organizational Effectiveness
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Complete the following Therapeutic Recreation courses:
PDBio 220 Human Anatomy (with lab)
PDBio 305 Human Physiology (with lab)
Psych 220 Human Development: Life Span
Psych 342 Abnormal Psychology
RecM 460 Inclusion and Disabilities in Therapeutic Rec.
RecM 470 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
RecM 471 Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
RecM 472 Program Dynamics in Therapeutic Recreation
RecM 473 Issues in Administration of Therapeutic Rec.
RecM 496R Senior Internship
Note: 2 hours of RecM 496R are required.
*THESE COURSES FILL GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (6 hours overlap)
A–G
Dr. Keith Barney
W421 TNRB
422-3382
H–N
Dr. Ramon Zabriskie
W431 TNRB
422-1667
O–S
Dr. Neil Lundberg
W425 TNRB
422-8914
T–Z
Dr. Mark A. Widmer
W433 TNRB
422-3381
Note 1: Refer to the General Catalog for course
prerequisite information.
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
0.5
BS in RECREATION MANAGEMENT: Therapeutic Recreation (664523)
2013–2014
Suggested Sequence of Courses:
FRESHMAN YEAR
1st Semester
First-year Writing or A Htg 100
IS 100
IS 102
Math 110, if needed
Rel A 121 (FWSpSu)
General Education
Total Hours
3.0
0.5
0.5
3.0
2.0
6.0
15.0
2nd Semester
A Htg 100 or First-year Writing
Rel A 122 (FWSpSu)
Bus M 241
RecM 300
General Education courses
Total Hours
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
15.0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
3rd Semester
Fin 201
Acc 200
Rel A 211 or 212 (FWSpSu)
General Education courses
Total Hours
3.0
3.0
2.0
6.0
14.0
4th Semester
Econ 110
IS 201
M Com 320
Rel C 324 or 325
General Education courses
Total Hours
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
3.0
14.0
JUNIOR YEAR
5th Semester
RecM 460
RecM 470
PDBio 305
General Education courses
Total Hours
3.0
3.0
4.0
6.0
16.0
6th Semester
Bus M 361
Bus M 387
Bus M 390
Org B 321
RecM 471
Total Hours
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
15.0
SENIOR YEAR
7th Semester
RecM 472
RecM 473
PD Bio 220
Psych 342
General Education courses
Total Hours
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
15.0
8th Semester
Psych 220
Religion elective
General Education courses
Total Hours
3.0
2.0
9.0
14.0
Spring or Summer Term
*RecM 496R
Total Hours
3.0
3.0
*Recommended to be taken after senior courses.
THE DISCIPLINE:
Therapeutic recreation students learn how to use recreation
to help people with illnesses and disabilities improve
functional behavior, develop skills and abilities related to
leisure and well-being, and improve quality of life.
Graduates work in a variety of healthcare and community
based settings. Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (TRS)
typically work as part of a treatment team. They help
individuals reduce depression, stress, and anxiety;
overcome addictions and other emotional and behavioral
problems, recover basic motor functioning and reasoning
abilities, and socialize effectively so they can enjoy greater
independence and reduce or eliminate the effects of their
illness or disability. They accomplish this through
interventions using arts and crafts, outdoor recreation,
sports, games, dance, drama, music, or community
outings. Therapists also help integrate people with
disabilities into society by teaching them how to use
community resources and recreational activities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The foundational business courses provided by the TR
program in the Marriott School of Management prepare our
students for upward mobility into leadership positions,
providing a unique competitive advantage over other
programs across the country. Graduates of the TR program
work in a variety of settings, including centers for physical
rehabilitation, behavioral and emotional residential
treatment, eating disorders, drug and alcohol rehabilitation,
adaptive sports, and assisted living. They also work in
spinal cord and head injury accredited facilities,
corrections, wilderness and adventure therapy programs,
parks and recreation programs, schools, community
centers, long-term care facilities, youth programs,
community-based recreation programs for people with
disabilities, and other centers.
TR is also an excellent foundation for graduate studies.
Graduates go on to complete advanced degrees in fields
including therapeutic recreation, social work, marriage and
family therapy, clinical psychology, public health, and youth
and family recreation.
For more information on careers in your major, please refer
to From Major to Career, a publication which is located in
all college advisement centers.
This handout is NOT a contract between Brigham Young
University and present or prospective students. Although
the university makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of
this information, it reserves the right to make changes as
university business may require. Students should regularly
consult their department or college advisement center.
Please check with departments for current availability of all courses.
Note: Students are encouraged to complete an average of 15 credit hours each semester or
30 credit hours each year, which could include spring and/or summer terms. Taking fewer
credits substantially increases the cost and the number of semesters to graduate.
Recreation Management Department
W453 Tanner Building
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
Telephone: (801) 422-3163
Marriott School Advisement Center
460 Tanner Building
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602
Telephone: (801) 422-4285