1. 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 99004 509.359.6545 emessina@ewu.edu Department Chair Dr. Matthew Chase 200 PE Building Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7964 mchase@ewu.edu Department Assistant Colleen Mastel 200 PE Building Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7961 cmastel@ewu.edu 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

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology (5)PSYC 201 Lifespan Psychology (5) PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology (5)PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology (5) MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular w/Lab (5)BIOL 232 Human A&P for Non-Bio. Majors (5) BIOL& 241 Human A&P 1 w/Lab (6)BIOL 233 Human A&P for Non-Bio. Majors (5) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 credits) BIOL& 242 Human A&P 2 w/Lab (6)BIOL 234 Human A&P for Non-Bio. Majors (5) These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.