Recreational Therapy (Lurleen B. Wallace Community College) | Pathway USA

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Lurleen B. Wallace Community 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

Fall Semester - Year 1

LBWCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 101 EH 101 - English Composition I (CP) 3
SPH 107 CA 110 Public Speaking (CP) 3
MTH 110 MA 110 Finite Math 3
Natural Science & Lab Natural Science & Lab 4
HED 226 or PED 100 KIN 100 Concepts of Health & Fitness (CP) 3
Total   16


Spring Semester - Year 1

LBWCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 102 EH 102 English Composition II (CP) 3
Fine Arts Elective Fine Arts Elective 3
Natural Science & Lab Natural Science & Lab 4
PSY 200 PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology** 3
Literature Literature 3
Total   16

 

Fall Semester - Year 2

LBWCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 201 BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (CP) 4
PSY 210 PSY 250 Life Span Development** 3
HED 231 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

LBWCC Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 202 BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab 4
History History 3
CIS 146 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

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

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