Recreational Therapy (Northwest Florida State College) | Pathway USA
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Northwest Florida 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
NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ENC 1101 | EH 101 - English Composition I (CP) | 3 |
SPC 1600 or 1608 | CA 110 Public Speaking (CP) | 3 |
MAC 1140 | MA 110 Finite Math or MA 112 Precalculus/Algebra | 3 |
Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
HLP 1081 | KIN 100 Concepts of Health & Fitness (CP) | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Spring Semester - Year 1
NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ENC 1102 | EH 102 English Composition II (CP) | 3 |
Fine Arts Elective | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
PSY 2012 | PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology** | 3 |
Literature | Literature | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Year 2
Fall Semester - Year 2
NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
BSC 1085C | BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (CP) | 4 |
DEP 2004 | PSY 250 Life Span Development** | 3 |
HSC 1400 | HS 170 First Aid (CP) | 3 (1 at USA) |
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 | 15 |
Spring Semester - Year 2
NWFSC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
BSC 1086C | BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 4 |
History | History | 3 |
CGS 1100 or 1570 | 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 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 |
IST 210 or KIN 461 | Introduction to Disability or PE for Atypical Child-Youth | 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 |
KIN 477, 231, or 166 | Water Safety Instructor, ARC Lifeguard Training, or Movement-Rhythms & Dev. Act | 3 |
Total | 18 |
Year 4
Fall Semester - Year 4
USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
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 | 13-15 |
Spring Semester - Year 4
USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
RTH 495 | Internship in Recreational Therapy | 12 |
Total | 12 |