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DEGREES
Therapeutic Recreation, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Therapeutic Recreation Associate Degree program is designed to address
the need for a degree beyond the Therapeutic Recreation Certificate for
students pursuing careers as a therapeutic recreation director or supervisor
in therapeutic recreation in long term care facilities. The associate degree in
therapeutic recreation will also prepare students to work in a variety of therapeutic
recreation settings such as rehabilitation facilities, penal institutions,
group homes, facilities for developmentally disabled individuals, and in psychiatric
settings. Students can expect to obtain employment upon completion
of this degree program or transfer to a baccalaureate college or university in
therapeutic recreation. Therapeutic recreation is a specialized allied health field
within the recreation profession. Associated with leisure aspects of medical
treatment, therapeutic recreation attempts to physically and socially rehabilitate
patients who have chronic physical, psychological, and social disabilities. It
involves recreation services that give the patient an opportunity to participate
in recreational, leisure, and group activities specifically designed to aid in
the recovery or adjustment to illness, disability or a specific social problem.
Due to standards set by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO), students are advised that the health care facilities to
which they are assigned for clinical rotations may require that they submit to a
criminal background check before beginning their clinical experiences.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full-time or part-time and attend classes
days or evenings.
Therapeutic Recreation Requirements
Elective Any computer applications or
computer science course 1-2
Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
Gen Ed PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3
RLS* 101 Introduction to Recreation & Leisure Services 3
SOSC 110 Health & Wellness Principles 3
RLS* 121 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services 3
78
Subtotal: 16-17
Elective Gerontology 3
Gen Ed MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy or
Gen Ed MAT* 165: Elementary Statistics
with Computer Application 3-4
PSY* 163 Children with Disabilities or
PSY* 173 Adults with Disabilities 3
SOSC* 270 Cooperative Education/Work Experience 3
RLS* 122 Processes and Techniques in
Therapeutic Recreation 3
Subtotal: 15-16
Gen Ed ‡ BIO* 115: Human Biology 4
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Gen Ed Mode 3 3
Gen Ed PSY* 201: Life Span Development 3
RLS* 221 Therapeutic Recreation Programming 3
Subtotal: 16
Gen Ed COM* 173: Public Speaking 3
Choose Any ANT*, ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*, PSY*,
SOC* or SOSC course or
Gerontology 3
RLS* 223 Leisure and Aging 3
RLS* 295 Professional Practicum in
Therapeutic Recreation 4
Subtotal: 13
Total Credits Required: 60-62
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Therapeutic Recreation degree program
requirements, graduates will:
1. Meet the state health code requirements to hold the positions as a
therapeutic recreation director in the State of Connecticut.
2. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and apply the necessary skills
required of a therapeutic recreation director.
3. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend the needs of individuals with
special needs and the positive outcomes of therapeutic recreation
intervention.
4. Demonstrate the ability to successfully assess, plan, implement, and
evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with special
needs both in a clinical and community setting.
5. Have developed leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
necessary to work in a healthcare or community based setting.
6. Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with the therapeutic
recreation code of ethics.
7. Demonstrate skills for work as a therapeutic recreation program
supervisor in long-term care facilities.
8. Demonstrate the ability to work in a variety of therapeutic recreation
settings such as rehabilitation facilities, penal institutions, group homes
for the developmentally disabled individuals, psychiatric settings, and
a variety of other settings servicing individuals with special needs in a
therapeutic recreation settings.
9. Demonstrate computer skills necessary to the therapeutic recreation
profession.
10. Demonstrate accurate problem-solving abilities when working in the
therapeutic recreation environment.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes
identified with the General Education Component.
‡ Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program should take
BIO* 211 and BIO* 212.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Mathematics, Science & Health Careers: 860-512-2703 or www.mcc.commnet.edu