Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Therapeutic Recreation? Therapeutic Recreation Specialists are involved in helping individuals with disabilities or illnesses learn the skills necessary to develop satisfying leisure lifestyles. By using a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, animal assisted therapy, sports, games, dance and movement, and community outings, the Recreation Therapist helps individuals reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively. Career Opportunities As an allied health professional, a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist would work in the following settings: Rehabilitation facilities (dealing with head injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and orthopedics)  Psychiatric hospitals  State institutions (for individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities)  Corrections  Group homes  Camps for individuals with disabilities  Long-term care  Treatment centers for substance abuse  Community parks and recreation departments Program Director and Advisor Dr. Emily Messina 200 PE Building Cheney, WA Department Chair Dr. Matthew Chase 200 PE Building Cheney, WA Department Assistant Colleen Mastel 200 PE Building Cheney, WA Sample Careers Recreation Therapist Associate in Arts & Sciences BA in Therapeutic Recreation (101 credits) Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education

AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: International Studies (one course) HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5) HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5) PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSEE.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT WRITING SKILLS (10 credits) ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)ENGL 101 College Composition ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits) PEH 288 Anatomical Kinesiology (5)PHED 349 Anatomical Kinesiology (4) SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology (5)PSYC 201 Lifespan Psychology (5) ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits) PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology (5)PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology (5) Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (one course) ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5) CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5) HIST& 219 Native American History (5) SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5) SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)