BS Recreation Management - Therapeutic Recreation Concentration

Program Summary

Program: Recreation Management

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation

Credential(s): BS

Credits: 120

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$575.50 in state
$1582.50 out of state

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A BS Recreation Management with a concentration in therapeutic recreation prepares students in the use of activities as therapeutic tools to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.

This career-ready concentration follows American Therapeutic Recreation Association guidelines of foundations, client assessment, treatment programs, implementation and modifications, and evaluation of treatments. Seniors intern under the supervision of a certified therapeutic recreation specialist in preparation to sit for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification exam. Graduates pursue careers in settings such as local, state, and federal recreation agencies; adult and senior healthcare facilities; non-profit organizations; and educational and clinical institutions.

Yes, this concentration is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). COAPRT accreditation is a status granted to academic programs in colleges and universities that meet or exceed stated criteria of educational quality.

In addition to our accreditation status and innovative faculty, Mason’s geographic location in the Northern Virginia metropolitan area provides for a wealth of fieldwork, internship, and employment opportunities. We also offer the EDGE, our center for outdoor experiential learning located on our Science and Technology Campus, which students utilize in course work, practicums, and internships.

therapeutic recreation specialist
senior center activities director
community therapeutic recreation coordinator
school inclusion coordinator
corrections recreation director
Special Olympics administrator
residential recreation counselor
therapeutic horseback riding specialist
community inclusion officer
aquatics instructor for individuals with disabilities
at-risk youth counselor
research and grants specialist
community services director
adaptive swim specialist
adaptive recreation director

Mason Core Requirements (37 credits)

Written communication (6)
Oral communication (3)
Information technology (3)
Quantitative reasoning (3) - must take STAT 250: Introductory Statistics I (3 credits) or EDRS 220: Introduction to Applied Quantitative Analysis (3 credits)
Literature (3)
Arts (3)
Global History (3)
Social and behavioral science (3) - must take PSYC 100: Basic Concepts in Psychology (3 credits)
Global understanding (3)
Natural science (7) - must take BIOL 124: Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits) and one non-lab science
Synthesis/Capstone (12) - met by RMGT 490: Recreation Management Internship (12 credits), a program requirement

Recreation Management Core (51 credits)

RMGT 210: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure (3 credits)
RMGT 241: Practicum (3 credits)
RMGT 310: Program Planning and Evaluation (3 credits)
RMGT 316: Leadership and Outdoor Education (3 credits)
RMGT 317: Social Psychology of Play and Recreation (3 credits)
RMGT 323: Program Leadership and Evaluation (3 credits)
RMGT 327: Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation (3 credits)
RMGT 405: Planning and Operation of Recreation Facilities (3 credits)
RMGT 410: Administration of SRT Organizations I (3 credits)
SPMT 412: Sport Marketing and Sales (3 credits) or TOUR 412: Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Marketing and Sales (3 credits)
RMGT 460: Sport and Recreation Law (3 credits)
RMGT 490: Recreation Management Internship (12 credits)
SRST 200: History of Sport and Leisure in America (3 credits)
SRST 450: Research Methods (3 credits)

Electives (14 credits)

Choose an additional 14 credits from the university catalog including Physical Activity for Lifetime Wellness Courses (RECR) that promote health and wellness, ATEP 201 or a minor in Psychology.

Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation (18 credits)

This concentration within the Recreation Management program teaches a holistic approach to the treatment for people with disabilities across the lifespan. Completion of the therapeutic recreation (TR) foundation, issues, processes, programming and assessment courses to name a few, as well as an internship supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), prepares graduating seniors to sit for the national exam sponsored by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification to become a CTRS. Graduates find employment in clinical and community settings, senior and adult health care, non-profit organizations, and schools.

RMGT 416: Trends and Programming Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation (3 credits)
RMGT 417: Processes, Techniques and Supervision in Therapeutic Recreation (3 credits)
RMGT 418: Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation (3 credits)
RMGT 503: Administration and Disability Rights in Therapeutic Recreation (3 credits)
PSYC 211: Lifespan Development (3 credits) (Mason Core)
PSYC 325: Psychopathology (3 credits)

Total: 120 credits

Freshman

Non-Binding Early Action Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 15

Transfer

Fall Priority Deadline: March 1
Spring Priority Deadline: October 1

For more information and to apply, visit the admissions website.

Prospective Mason students can visit the How to Apply page for more information about submitting an application.

Learn about submission deadlines and admissions requirements using the links below:

TUITION CLASSIFICATION	COST PER CREDIT
Virginia Resident	$575.50 (includes MSF*)
Non-Virginia Resident	$1,582.50 (includes MSF*)
CEHD Course Fee ($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses)	$25.00 - $257.00
Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit	$600.50 - $832.50
Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit	$1,607.50 - $1,839.50
Undergraduate New Student Fee (non-refundable, one-time fee)	$360 \| $285 for transfer students

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $155.00

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

Academic Advisor

Leslie Escobar
Email: lescoba@gmu.edu

2024-25 Recreation Management: Therapeutic Recreation Concentration Advising Sheet

Documents and Forms
Practicum and Internship Experience
Related Links
Rho Phi Lambda
Recreation Management Monthly

Program Summary

Program: Recreation Management

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation

Credential(s): BS

Credits: 120

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$575.50 in state
$1582.50 out of state

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Primary Faculty

Laurence Chalip Academic Program Co-Coordinator
PhD, University of Chicago
Brenda Wiggins Academic Program Co-Coordinator
PhD, University of Oregon
Hung-Ling (Stella) Liu
PhD, Oklahoma State University
Sammie Powers
PhD, Penn State
Ellen Drogin Rodgers
PhD, The Pennsylvania State University

BS Recreation Management - Therapeutic Recreation Concentration

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Mason Core Requirements (37 credits)

Recreation Management Core (51 credits)

Electives (14 credits)

Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation (18 credits)

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