Recreational Therapy (Jones State College) | Pathway USA
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Jones State College.
- This information provides only a suggested schedule.
- Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
- Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
- Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
- Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.
(CP) Candidacy Prerequisite
** Candidacy required to take course
Year 1
Fall Semester - Year 1
| Jones Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | EH 101 - English Composition I (CP) | 3 |
| SPT 1113 | CA 110 Public Speaking (CP) | 3 |
| MAT 1753 or MAT 1313 | MA 110 Finite Math or MA 113 Pre-Calculus/Algebra | 3 |
| Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
Spring Semester - Year 1
| Jones Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1123 | EH 102 English Composition II (CP) | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
| PSY 1513 | PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology** | 3 |
| Literature | Literature | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Year 2
Fall Semester - Year 2
| Jones Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 2514 | BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (CP) | 4 |
| EPY 2533 | PSY 250 Life Span Development** | 3 |
| 2nd Literature or History* | Literature or History * (Sequence requirement) | 3 |
| PE Activity Course | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| PE Activity Course | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
Spring Semester - Year 2
| Jones Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 2524 | BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 4 |
| History | History | 3 |
| CSC 1123 or BAD 2533 | CIS 150 Computer Applications | 3 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities | Fine Arts/Humanities Elective | 3 |
| PE Activity Course | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
* Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, students
must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence.
**Recommended courses
Year 3
Fall Semester - Year 3
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 100 | Concepts of Health and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN 263 | Intro to Nutrition | 3 |
| RTH 295 | Intro to Therapeutic Recreation (CP) | 3 |
| RTH 298 | Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation | 3 |
| RTH 292 | Outdoor Recreation (CP) | 3 |
| KIN 370 | Basic Motor Learning | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Spring Semester - Year 3
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RTH 397 (CP) | Intergenerational Recreation and Wellness | 3 |
| RTH 468 | Facilitation Techniques in TR | 3 |
| RTH 465 | Program Design and Interventions I | 3 |
| RTH 375 | Management of Therapeutic Services | 3 |
| KIN 380 or KIN 476 | Kinesiology or Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| IST 210 or KIN 461 | Introduction to Disability or PE for Atypical Child-Youth | 3 |
| HS 170 | CPR | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
Year 4
Fall Semester - Year 4
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 477, 231, or 166 | Water Safety Instructor, ARC Lifeguard Training, or Movement-Rhythms & Dev. Act | 3 |
| RTH 395 | TR Processes | 3 |
| RTH 471 | Evaluation and Research | 3 |
| RTH 483 | Issues in HKS | 3 |
| PSY 340 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Major Elective | 1-3 | |
| Total | 16-19 |
Spring Semester - Year 4
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RTH 495 | Internship in Recreational Therapy | 12 |
| Total | 12 |