Guide and information about the four year Bachelors of Science degree in Recreational Therapy including current classes and which semester we recommend taking them, advising information, and application requirements.
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Recreational Therapy Bachelors Degree Plan
- A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required prior to enrolling in RECTH 3330 and RECTH 4300.
- RECTH 3330 and RECTH 4300 must be taken concurrently.
- All RECTH courses must be completed with a grade of C or better before continuing the RECTH course sequence.
- RECTH courses may only be attempted twice. If minimum grade is not earned on second attempt, contact the RT advisor.
- Supportive coursework must be completed with a C or better.
- A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required prior to enrolling in RECTH 5828.
- All compliance requirements must be completed and uploaded into CastleBranch prior to enrolling in RECTH 5828.
| Course # | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| RECREATIONAL THERAPY REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| RECTH 3330 | Foundations of Recreational Therapy | 3 |
| RECTH 4300 | Recreational Therapy and Indiv with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
| RECTH 3360 | Assessment, Documentation and Eval in Recreation Therapy | 4 |
| RECTH 4310 | Recreational Therapy and Older Adults | 3 |
| RECTH 4320 | Recreational Therapy and Physical Medicine | 3 |
| RECTH 5360 | Techniques and Facilitation in Recreational Therapy | 3 |
| RECTH 4330 | Recreational Therapy and Mental Health Services | 3 |
| RECTH 5300 | Management in Recreational Therapy | 3 |
| RECTH 5350 | Advancement of Recreational Therapy Clinical and Prof Analysis | 3 |
| RECTH 5828 | Recreational Therapy Internship | 12 |
| Sub-Total | 40 | |
| REQUIRED SUPPORTIVE COURSE WORK | ||
| BIOL 2325 AND BIOL 2420 |
Human Anatomy AND Human Physiology (AS) |
4 4 |
| OR H EDU 4650 |
Anat and Phys for Health | 4 |
| KINES 3092 OR KINES 3550 |
Kinesiology OR Motor Behavior |
3 |
| FCS 1500 OR NURS 2100 |
Human Development/Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY 2300 | Psych of Abnormal Behavior | 3 |
| SOC 3112 OR PSY 3000 |
Social Stats (QB & QI) OR Psychological Stats (QB & QI) |
4 |
| PRT 5395 | Financial Management (QI) | 3 |
| ALTERNATE HEALTH CARE COURSE (take one) | ||
| H EDU 5100 OR H EDU 3050 OR H EDU 5300 OR SOC 3671 OR FCS 5430 OR DISAB 3000 |
Health Care in the USA OR Community Health Issues OR Diversity and Health (DV & CW) OR Sociology of Health OR Families, Consumers & Health OR Intro to Disabilities Studies (DV) |
3 |
| Sub-Total | 23 or 27 | |
| ELECTIVE COURSE(S) | ||
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Must take at least 3 credits (Social Science or Humanities). The class will need to contribute to understanding of health and human services and/or reinforce the students’ area of specialization. If supportive course work is less than 26 credits, additional electives will be added to enhance supportive coursework hours. Course options from FCS, GERON, H EDU, NUTR, PHIL, PRT, PSY, SOC, SP ED, cultural focus. Students may wish to consider a minor or a certificate (https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/index.php) to enhance their recreational therapy curriculum. |
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| Total Credits for Major | 69 | |
Transfer Courses
Students may transfer supportive courses to the University of Utah to fill major requirements. Please note: Some of these courses may have prerequisites. It is the students responsibility to ensure that the local institution's course requirements are met prior to enrolling in these classes.
Recreational Therapy Supportive Courses Transfer Guide (PDF)
Sample Semester Plan
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Year |
Semester | Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| Junior | Fall | RECTH 3330 | Foundations of Recreational Therapy | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECTH 4300 | Recreational Therapy and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 | ||
| BIOL 2325 | Human Anatomy (prerequisite: BIOL 1610) | 4 | ||
| SOC 3112 OR PSY 3000 |
Social Stats (QB & QI) OR Psychological Stats (QB & QI) (Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or higher) |
4 | ||
| Alternate health care class on approved list: | 3 | |||
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H EDU 5100 Health Care in the USA OR |
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| Fall Total Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Spring | RECTH 3360 | Assessment, Documentation and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy | 4 | |
| RECTH 4310 | Recreational Therapy and Older Adults | 3 | ||
| BIOL 2420 | Human Physiology (AS) (Prerequisite: CHEM 1130 and BIOL 1610) |
4 | ||
| FCS 1500 OR NURS 2100 |
Human Development/Lifespan OR Lifespan Growth and Development |
3 | ||
| Spring Total Credit Hours | 14 | |||
| Summer | None | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |||
| Senior | Fall | KINES 3092 OR KINES 3550 |
Kinesiology (prerequisite: BIOL 2325) OR Motor Behavior |
3 |
| PRT 5395 | Financial Management (QI) | 3 | ||
| RECTH 4320 | Recreational Therapy and Physical Medicine | 3 | ||
| RECTH 5350 | Advancement of Recreational Therapy Clinical and Professional Analysis | 3 | ||
| RECTH 5360 | Techniques and Facilitation in Recreational Therapy | 3 | ||
| Fall Total Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Spring | PSY 2300 | Psychology of Abnormal Behavior | 3 | |
| RECTH 4330 | Recreational Therapy and Mental Health Services | 3 | ||
| RECTH 5300 | Management in Recreational Therapy | 3 | ||
| Elective (may fulfil CW, DV, IR) | 3 | |||
| Spring Total Credit Hours | 12 | |||
| Summer | RECTH 5828 | Recreational Therapy Internship | 12 | |
| Summer Total Credit Hours | 12 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | |||
| Recreational Therapy Total Program Credit Hours | 69 | |||
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
To bring practical/hands-on experience and to further emphazise the course content, RECTH 4300, 4310, 4320 and 4330 each have 40 hours of required clinical rotation time. Typically, students can expect to complete 4 hours a week for 10 weeks during the semester. These hours must be completed as outlined in the syllabus in order to successfully pass the course. If a student does not complete all of the assigned hours, the highest grade the student can receive is a C- for the course.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be completed prior to embarking on a clinical experience in RECTH 4300.
CPR Certification
All students enrolled in RECTH courses are required to be certified in CPR. The certification must be from the American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS). We do not accept CPR from the American Red Cross. Students may do an online class but MUST complete in-person practical skills session. CPR certification must be completed prior to a student embarking on a clinical experience.
Criminal Background Checks
The Department of OTRT requires that all RT students undergo a criminal background check during the first semester of RECTH course work. This will be a requirement in the RECTH 4300 course series. Students will need to complete the background check prior to beginning your clinical rotation hours in RECTH 4300. If a student has a criminal offense that could prohibit their clinical placement or their ability to be licensed or certified the Coordinator of Clinical Education will meet with the student and discuss possible options. Additional criminal background checks may be required by facilities or agencies prior to an internship placement. If the student has a criminal offense that may prohibit their ability to complete the functions required at their clinical placement i.e. motor vehicle infractions or intoxication, the Coordinator of Clinical Education must disclose this information to the agency.
Immunizations
The University of Utah requires all students show proof of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunization prior to admission. However, many health care facilities will require proof of additional immunizations such as Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, or Influenza. You may also be required to complete a Tuberculous (TB) screening or provide proof of Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap) that has been completed within the past 10 years. If these additional immunizations are required, students will need this completed two months prior to the beginning of the internship.
Students who claim an exemption to immunizations must know that:
- there are a limited number of sites who will allow unvaccinated individuals to participate in any activities;
- they may not get their desired sites;
- they will not to any medical facility; and,
- they may have to delay their graduation, in order to ensure that they get the variety of sites required to meet accreditation requirements.
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