Introduction to the Therapeutic Recreation AS Degree Program
General introduction to the discipline
Therapeutic Recreation, also known as Recreational Therapy (RT), is an occupation that utilizes recreation, leisure, play, and other activity-based interventions (techniques/programs) to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions as a means to stimulate and improve psychological and physical health, recovery, and well-being.
Therapeutic Recreation provides a treatment service designed to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness, as well as reduce or eliminate the activity limitations and restrictions to participation in life situations caused by an illness or disabling condition.
Upon successful completion of the Therapeutic Recreation major at LaGuardia, students will be able to:
- Apply recreation and leisure knowledge, skills, and abilities to balance personal life and career experiences.
- Apply group dynamics and processes, and the ability to utilize learned leadership techniques and strategies, to enhance the individual’s quality of life through recreation and leisure experiences.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate recreation and leisure activities for diverse populations.
- Demonstrate effective oral, digital, and written communication skills through the core competencies of Integrative Learning, Global Learning, and Inquiry and Problem Solving.
Main Programs and tracks within the discipline
60 Credit Associate of Science Degree Program/Non-Candidacy
Program Overview:
- 60-Hour Clinical Fieldwork
- HTR 100- Introduction to Recreation & Leisure
- HTR 101- Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
- HTR 102- Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation
- HTR 200- Therapeutic Recreation in Long Term Care (Capstone)
- HTR 201- Therapeutic Recreation Clinical Fieldwork
After graduation, students would be able to obtain employment in titles such as Recreation Assistants or Recreation Leaders and/or transfer to Lehman College.
Learn more on the Therapeutic Recreation program website.
TOP CAREER FROM THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, WITH SALARY
- Recreational Therapist (Recreational Therapist salary information)
