RECR 346 - Field Internship in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation

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SP, SU. Experiential education is an essential component of a student’s learning before entering the field of recreational therapy services as a professional practitioner. The design of the recreation internship provides majors with a full-time structured learning experience in a recreational therapy setting of the student’s choice. The internship offers students an opportunity to bridge the gap between theory and practice as well as move from being a student to a professional. With this in mind, students are encouraged to take more of an active role in setting up their internship as well as customizing assignments and due dates to fit with the outcomes they are seeking by completing their internship. Prerequisite(s): Therapeutic Recreation majors must first complete all courses in the recreation program. All students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) and the approval of the department advisor.