This course provides an introduction to disability and inclusion. Students will explore various perspectives on disability, examining how societal attitudes, policies, and structures impact individuals with disabilities. This interdisciplinary course will challenge traditional medical models of disability and introduce students to alternative frameworks, including social and cultural models. Offered every semester.
Fall 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Addresses the concept of leisure and its use in achieving and maintaining good health and well-being of individuals, families, and societies. Leisure education and complementary health promotion strategies to achieve health and wellness are integrated throughout the course. Part of the Health Issue. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Summer 2026 - Online Fall 2026 - Online Winter 2027 - Online
Special studies in therapeutic recreation upon consultation with faculty advisor and approval of director of the recreational therapy program. Offered every semester.
Summer 2026 - Online
The focus of this course is on practice, techniques, and theories related to program development, program evaluation, and consulting in recreational therapy. Students will develop advanced skills in management and consulting related to recreational therapy services. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: RTX 607.
Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Identification of advanced-practice and emerging issues related to recreational therapy assessment will be evaluated. Critical analysis of existing assessment processes, development of new assessment tools, and implementation of new assessment processes will be studied. Principles of evidenced-based practice as related to assessment will be applied. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Science in recreational therapy (one-year or two-year program).
Fall 2026 - Hybrid
Identification of advanced-practice and emerging issues in recreational therapy within the behavioral health setting/population will be evaluated. Advanced intervention techniques, facilitation skills, and evidence-based practice will be examined. Management and reimbursement issues within the setting will be assessed. Assessment tools, evaluation measures, and documentation issues will be detailed. Offered winter and spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: RTX 607.
Summer 2026 - Hybrid
This course provides an introduction to the development of evidence-based practice for recreational therapy. Students will learn how to use this information as a practitioner and manager to make treatment decisions and develop improved practice interventions. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: STA 610 and admission to the Master of Science in recreational therapy (one-year or two-year program).
Using knowledge and skills developed in Integrated Evidence-based Research 1, students will develop an evidence base for a specific intervention or diagnosis, including a knowledge translation plan for implementation within a recreational therapy program. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: RTX 673.
Readings, lectures, and/or discussions in specific topics not normally covered by other courses in the program.
This course serves as the Capstone of the Master of Science in recreational therapy. Focusing on the development of a professional product, students will work closely with faculty to develop a professional manuscript or conference presentation related to their evidence-based research project. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: RTX 675.
