Nov 29, 2024

2022-2023 Academic Catalog

2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Recreation, Recreation Therapy Concentration, BS

The recreation degree program, founded in 1947 by the Department of Public Health and Recreation , has a core accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Park, Recreation, and Tourism Related Professions (COAPRT). The degree has maintained continuous accreditation since its first awarding of this status occurred in April 1987, demonstrating the rigor and recognition of our programs. The Bachelor’s degree in Recreation is a nationally accredited program comprised of a core set of classes and courses split generally between concentration courses and major electives. Graduates completing one of these concentrations are eligible to apply for national and state certification. While the general recreation degree is the most flexible in terms of choosing related electives, students may instead elect to complete a more specialized course of study in one of our two approved concentrations within the B.S. Recreation Degree: Recreation Management and Recreation Therapy. We also offer MS in Recreation, all of which are designed to meet increasing needs and demands for recreation professionals and administrators in our growing fields of practices in public, non-profit, and commercial sectors, not only locally and regionally, but also nationally and globally.

Recreation therapy is a systematic process of treatment services that utilize recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to improve psychological and physical health, recovery, and well-being. Graduates of recreation therapy work in a wide range of health services settings (i.e. veterans administration, mental health, addictions, physical medicine, rehabilitation, prison/corrections, pediatrics, municipal park and recreation, hospice, skilled nursing, adventure/therapeutic camps, and private practice).

Program Learning Outcomes

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements	47
Major Preparation	16
Major Core Requirements	32
Concentration Requirements	22
University Electives	3
Total	120

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (30 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 9 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Upper Division General Education (9 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 0 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ; 24 units) sequences satisfy the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

U.S. History and Government (6 units)

Complete One US1: US History Course

AMS 10 - Stories that Make America 3 unit(s) (C2+US1)
HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s) (D+US1)

Complete One US23: US Constitution and California Government Course

POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (D+US23)
POLS 16 - Power and Ideas in American Politics 3 unit(s) (C2+US23)

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course. The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) is satisfied by a course in the major. A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirements.

Health and Human Sciences College International Experience (0-3 units)

To satisfy the College’s International Experience requirement, students participate in an international experience. Alternatives to the requirement must be approved by the dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences. Specific details can be found on the college’s website.

Major Preparation (16 units)

RECL 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
PH 15 - Human Life Span 3 unit(s) (D)
PSYC 1 - Introduction to Psychology 3 unit(s) (D)
PSYC 110 - Adult Psychopathology 3 unit(s)

Complete One Course From:

BIOL 65 - Human Anatomy 4 unit(s) (B2B3)
BIOL 65O - Human Anatomy 4 unit(s) (B2B3)

Major Requirements (54 units)

Core Courses (32 units)

RECL 90 - Foundations of Recreation Parks & Tourism 3 unit(s)
RECL 110 - Leisure, Life and Contemporary Society 3 unit(s)
RECL 112 - Foundations of Recreation Therapy 3 unit(s)
RECL 132 - Recreation Program Planning 3 unit(s)
RECL 135 - Planning and Managing Rec Areas & Facil 3 unit(s)
RECL 136 - Principles of Recreation and Park Admin 3 unit(s)
RECL 160 - Evaluation and Research in Recreation 3 unit(s)
RECL 170A - Pre-Intern Workshop 1 unit(s)
RECL 170C - Internship in Recreation Therapy 10 unit(s)

Recreation Therapy Concentration (22 units)

RECL 140A - Spec Interventions in RT:Aquatic Therapy 1 unit(s)
RECL 140B - Spec Inter in RT: Behavior Interventions 1 unit(s)
RECL 140C - Spec Inter in RT: Adventure Tx 1 unit(s)
RECL 148 - Biofeedback Principles and Practices 3 unit(s)
RECL 169 - Practicum in Recreation Therapy 1 unit(s)
RECL 187 - Leisure Education in Recreation Therapy 3 unit(s)
RECL 193 - RT Interventions for People with Physical Conditions 3 unit(s)
RECL 197 - Recreation Therapy in Mental Health 3 unit(s)
RECL 198 - Rec Therapy Assessment and Documentation 3 unit(s)
RECL 199 - Advanced Practices in Recreation Therapy 3 unit(s)

University Electives (3 units)

Additional courses selected in consultation with major advisor

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