Units required for Major: 53-58
Total units required for BS: 120
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Health and Recreation prepares students for careers in healthcare, human services, and rehabilitation with a focus on improving quality of life through therapeutic practices. The program is designed to build foundational knowledge in health sciences, and develop critical skills in assessment, documentation, leadership, and evidence-based practices that promote the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals.
From assessment and treatment planning to implementation and evaluation within healthcare and community settings, students develop skills in activity analysis, adaptation techniques, and the use of assistive technology to facilitate purposeful and goal-oriented participation in activities of daily living. The program emphasizes inclusive, person-centered care for diverse populations across a range of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, community organizations, corrections, and schools.
Students may also pursue specialized knowledge in the science of disability, therapeutic interventions, and program management to acquire the competencies necessary to become certified through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC).
Note:
- Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Therapeutic Health and Recreation will not be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. Students who change their major may be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Grade of "C-" or better is required in all courses applied to the major.
Additional Information
Credit by Examination: A student who seeks course credit by examination is to enroll in the course to be challenged. No course may be challenged after the first two weeks of the semester. The instructor of the course will conduct an assessment of the student's readiness to challenge the course for credit examination. For more information, refer to the "Credit by Examination" section of the Sacramento State Catalog.
Advising: It is necessary for students to work closely with an advisor to complete the BS in Therapeutic Health and Recreation in a timely manner. It is strongly recommended that students consult with an advisor prior to enrolling in courses, and this should occur at least once per semester.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED LOWER DIVISION CORE (8-13 Units) | ||
| Select three lower division courses: | 8 - 13 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
or SOC 1 | Principles of Sociology | |
| Basic Biological Concepts | ||
| Introductory Human Anatomy | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Intro Human Physiology | ||
| Microbiology for Allied Health Students | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
or CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | |
| The Child In The Family | ||
| Medical Terminology for Health Professions | ||
| Happiness, Quality of Life, and Recreation Over the Lifespan | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition | ||
| Pharmacology | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Methods of Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or STAT 10B | Introductory Statistics with Developmental Mathematics | |
| REQUIRED UPPER DIVISION CORE (18 Units) | ||
| HLTH 100 | Introduction to Health Science | 3 |
| TH 111 | Science of Disability | 3 |
| TH 112 | Assessment and Documentation in Therapeutic Health | 3 |
| TH 113 | Therapeutic Health Interventions I | 3 |
| TH 114 | Therapeutic Health Interventions II | 3 |
| TH 115 | Management in Therapeutic Health | 3 |
| REQUIRED HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES (9 Units) | ||
| Select three Health Science courses: | 9 | |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare | ||
HTLH 141 | ||
| Leadership in Healthcare | ||
| Personal Wellness for Healthcare Professionals | ||
| Alternative Health Practices | ||
| Health and Disease Pathology | ||
| Neurodiversity | ||
| Perspectives on Health and Wellness | ||
| Traumatology: An Introduction to Posttraumatic Growth | ||
| Special Populations in Healthcare | ||
| Innovations in Health and Wellness | ||
| Health Professions, Research, and Services | ||
HTLH 170 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare | ||
| ELECTIVES (18 Units) | ||
| Select 18 units of elective courses, which may include any HLTH course that is not being used to fulfill another requirement: | 18 | |
| Language Development | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Human Development | ||
| Cognitive Development | ||
| Social and Emotional Development | ||
| Educational Play: Theory and Practice | ||
or KINS 128 | The Science of Play | |
| Child and Adolescent Development in Context | ||
| Group Counseling Skills | ||
| Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, & Recovery (Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, & Recovery) | ||
| Introduction to Counseling: Theories and Techniques (Intro to Counseling) | ||
| Advocacy, Identity, & Responsive Care in Substance Use Counseling (Power, Privilege and Self-Identity) | ||
EDC 157 | ||
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare | ||
| Interpersonal Dynamics in Healthcare | ||
| Leadership in Healthcare | ||
| Personal Wellness for Healthcare Professionals | ||
| Alternative Health Practices | ||
| Health and Disease Pathology | ||
| Neurodiversity | ||
| Innovations in Health and Wellness | ||
| Traumatology: An Introduction to Posttraumatic Growth | ||
| Health Professions, Research, and Services | ||
| Introduction to Health Informatics | ||
| Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare | ||
| Health Science Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Family Communication | ||
| Family Stress and Coping: Multicultural Focus | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Child Life and Family-Centered Care | ||
| Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
or PSYC 151 | Psychological Aspects of Death and Dying | |
| Grant Writing for Social, Community and Human Service Organizations | ||
| Leadership and Fundraising for Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Volunteer Management in Nonprofit, Service, or Community Organizations | ||
| Community Organization | ||
| Introduction to Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Crosscultural Theory and Practice: Issues of Race, Gender and Class | ||
| Statistics and Research for Social Workers | ||
or GERO 123 | Research on Aging & the Life Course | |
| Human Sexuality in Social Work Perspectives | ||
| Health Services and Systems | ||
| Exploration of Veteran Studies: An Ethnographic Approach | ||
| Motivation | ||
| Stress Management | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Ethical Considerations in Public Health | ||
| Aging and Health | ||
| Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation Internship | ||
| Gender & Health | ||
| Total Units | 53-58 | |
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1: English Communication (9 Units) | ||
| 1A - English Composition | 3 | |
| 1B - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| 1C - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 Units) | ||
| Area 2 Course - Lower Division | 3 | |
| Area 3: The Arts and Humanities (6 Units) | ||
| 3A - Arts | 3 | |
| 3B - Humanities | 3 | |
| Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Units) | ||
| Area 4 Course -Lower Division | 3 | |
| Area 4 Course - Lower Division | 3 | |
| Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences (7 Units) | ||
| 5A - Physical Science | 3 | |
| 5B - Biological Science | 3 | |
| 5C - Laboratory | 1 | |
| Area 6: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area 6 Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Courses: (9 Units) | ||
| Area 3 Course - Upper Division | 3 | |
| Area 4 Course - Upper Division | 3 | |
| Area 2 OR Area 5 Course - Upper Division | 3 | |
| Total Units | 43 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (12 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area 3B (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html