PER 1110 SWIM FOR BEGINNERS (1 hour)
Instruction for non-experienced students.
PER 1290 FIRST AID, CPR AND EMERGENCY CARE (3 hours)
A practical study of the theory and application of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rescue breathing AED, and two-person CPR, to include both minor and extreme medical problems.
PER 2110 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1 hour)
An introduction to basic medical terms and their use as they are encountered in athletic training and therapeutic recreation.
PER 2280 RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP (3 hours)
A basic course including fundamentals of recreational leadership, group dynamics, and human relation skills.
PER 2282 RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT (3 hours)
Identification and explanation of administrative opportunities specific to recreation. Particular emphasis given to personnel, facilities development and maintenance, scheduling, and financial management.
PER 2595 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF RECREATION (3 hours)
A study of the organization and administration of recreational programs with emphasis on programming, staffing, budgeting, and risk management issues.
PER 3525 INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (3 hours)
An introduction and overview of the history, philosophy and practice of Therapeutic Recreation as a treatment service.
PER 3530 ISSUES AND TRENDS IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (3 hours)
A study of prominent issues and trends in the field of Therapeutic Recreation.
PER 3535 ASSESSMENT IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (3 hours)
A study of the basic concepts, techniques, and methods connected with the practice of Therapeutic Recreation in settings offering medical, rehabilitation and health care services.
PER 3540 PROGRAM PLANNING IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (3 hours)
An introduction to the systematic design, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic recreation programs.
PER 3545 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION INTERVENTION AND TECHNIQUES (3 hours)
A course designed as an experiential class in implementing therapeutic recreation interventions which will emphasize group dynamics, initiatives, leadership, adaption, therapeutic communication, and behavior management.
PER 4201 PRACTICUM (2 hours)
An ongoing relationship with an agency or group related to the student’s major interest, resulting in understanding of the purpose and methods of the agency or group. Prerequisite: Departmental acceptance. Minimum of 80 hours.
PER 4448 INTERNSHIP (6-12 hours)
Practical work experience with a cooperating agent and under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Credit is granted as a result of pre-agreement and planning of the advisor and student. Minimum of 560 hours as required by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Written work and a summary evaluation is required.
PSYCH 1340 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3 hours)
A survey of the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development in children from conception to adolescence.
PSYCH 1350 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (3 hours)
A study of physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development during the second decade of life.
PSYCH 2345 HUMAN?DEVELOPMENT (3 hours)
A survey of the important methods, theories, themes, issues and research findings in the field of lifespan developmental psychology.
PSYCH 3480 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 hours)
A study of the classification, etiology, and treatment of personality disorganization.
PSYCH 2940 PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONALITIES (3 hours)
A survey of the characteristics, education, and social integration of people with physical, emotional, cultural, behavioral and/or cognitive exceptionalities.
BIOL 2419 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (4 hours)
Cell structure and functions; tissue and organ systems: Skeletal, muscular and nervous. Lecture and laboratory.
COMM 1101 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3 hours)
A study of oral communication with attention to vocal delivery, bodily action, and speech composition.
