Recreational Therapy

(57 credits)

The bachelor of science in Recreational Therapy provides the necessary knowledge and skills to practice as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) in a wide range of treatment settings, including physical rehabilitation, mental health, geriatrics, adolescent treatment, adjudicated youth, home-based care, some community programs and more.

Major Courses

RCSM 270 - Introduction to Recreation Therapy 3 Credits
RCSM 271 - Recreational Therapy Programming 3 Credits
RCSM 291 - Recreational Therapy Fieldwork 1 Credits
RCSM 320 - Leisure Philosophy 3 Credits
RCSM 351 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy 3 Credits
RCSM 353 - Management Practices in RMYL I 3 Credits
RCSM 371 - Recreation Therapy Methods 3 Credits
RCSM 400 - Practicum Orientation in RMYL 1 Credits
RCSM 470 - Organization and Administration of Recreation Therapy 3 Credits
RCSM 472 - Survey of Recreation Therapy Services 3 Credits
RCSM 490 - Recreational Therapy Internship 6 Credits

Required Supportive Major Courses

AHS 305 - Society and Aging 3 Credits
ATTR 210 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions 2 Credits
ATTR 210L - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 Credits
ATTR 225 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professions 3 Credits
ATTR 380 - Clinical Kinesiology 3 Credits
PE 220 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions 4 Credits
PSY 101 - General Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior 3 Credits
PSY 266 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 368 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA. RCSM 490 Internship may be taken in final senior summer. There are numerous minors and certificates available for RT students that add specialization to the major. Consult with your advisor regarding these additional programs.

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
PSY 101 - General Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Health | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
RCSM 270 - Introduction to Recreation Therapy 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Fine & Performing Arts | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

ATTR 210 - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions 2 Credits
ATTR 210L - Human Anatomy for Allied Health Professions Laboratory 1 Credits
RCSM 271 - Recreational Therapy Programming 3 Credits
RCSM 291 - Recreational Therapy Fieldwork 1 Credits
Foundational Studies: History | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

PSY 266 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
PE 220 - Human Physiology for Allied Health Professions 4 Credits
RCSM 353 - Management Practices in RMYL I 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics & Social Responsibility | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

16 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

ATTR 225 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professions 3 Credits
RCSM 371 - Recreation Therapy Methods 3 Credits
RCSM 320 - Leisure Philosophy 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

AHS 305 - Society and Aging 3 Credits
PSY 368 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
RCSM 470 - Organization and Administration of Recreation Therapy 3 Credits
RCSM 351 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

ATTR 380 - Clinical Kinesiology 3 Credits
RCSM 400 - Practicum Orientation in RMYL 1 Credits
RCSM 472 - Survey of Recreation Therapy Services 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

13 Credits

Spring 4th Year

RCSM 490 - Recreational Therapy Internship 6 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits
Elective | 3 Credits

15 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.portal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/health/department/krs/programs