Therapeutic

Southern Miss Human Performance Resources

Master of Science in Recreation
(Emphasis Area Therapeutic Recreation)

You must first make application for admission to Graduate Studies and be accepted by Graduate Studies before enrolling for any courses in these programs. Basic admission requirements include:

---------Bachelor's or master's degree

-------GPA of 2.75 or higher on the last 60 hours of course work

-------Acceptable GRE score or TOEFL minimum score of 550 (Internationals).

-------Three (3) letters of recommendation

-------Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended

-------Current resume

Students will be required to have completed HPR 350, HPR 322 or 323 or equivalent, and other courses as required for certification and approved by faculty.

Students without an undergraduate degree in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation will have additional prerequisites.

Upon completion of degree, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist exam sponsored by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (http://www.nctrc.org).

The therapeutic recreation program is approved by NRPA/AAPAR Council on Accreditation.

Program Minimum Requirements (minimum 37 hours)

Core Courses (13 hrs)

REF 602: Introduction to Educational Statistics 3hrs
HPR 680: ResearchTechniques 3 hrs
HPR 710: Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation 3 hrs
HPR 712: Philosophical Foundations in Recreation 3 hrs
HPR 694: Special Problems 1 hrs

Professional Development (6-12 hrs)

Student will select one option:

Option A: Thesis (HPR 698 Thesis 6 hrs)

Option B: Internship (HPR 696 Practicum 6 hrs; HPR 691 Research: Professional Paper 3 hrs)

Option C: Course Work (Directed Electives 9 hrs; HPR 691 Research: Professional paper 3 hrs)

Option Course Work (select 12-18 advisor approved hours. Sample list below)

Electives - Advisor Approved (12-18 hours)

HPR 511: Adapt Act & Tech

HPR 517: Legal Aspects of Recreation

HPR 533: Advanced Mgt in Recreation

HPR 550: Procedures in TR

HPR 551: Therapetic Recreation Programming

HPR 552: Recreation for the Older Adult

HPR 553: Prof Issues in TR

HPR 713: Special Field Studies in Recreation

CHS 625: Health Administration

CHS 627: Health Policy

CHS 657: Financial Aspects of Health Admin

COH 601 College Teaching

SWK 692: Grant Writing

Course Descriptions

HPR 511: Adaptive Activities and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (3 hrs.)
This course will provide activities, instruction, and class projects designed to familiarize students with methods and techniques for adapting recreation activities for people with disabilities in inclusive recreation settings.

HPR 515: Business Procedures in Recreation and Parks (3 hrs.)
This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the management of park and recreation fiscal resources. The primary focus is on public agencies, but principles and procedures also apply to private agencies and institutions.

HPR 517: Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (3 hrs.)
Legal issues in the management of parks, recreation, and leisure services. Focus on understanding the role of the recreation manager in compliance and risk management. Including land use law, human resources, torts and legal liability, civil rights, civil liberties, and the legal system.

HPR 533: Advanced Recreation Management (3 hrs.)
Prerequisite or corequisite HPR 513 or permission of instructor. A study of advanced policy and procedures in recreation programs and services. This courses is designed to provide students in the Leisure Services Management Option with an understanding of advanced concepts, techniques, and approaches for managing recreation and leisure services.

HPR 550: Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation (3 hrs.)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the theories of and procedures for the techniques used in professional therapeutic recreation practice. Emphasis will be placed on self-awareness and locus of control, empathy for clients, therapeutic relationships, communication skills, facilitation techniques, leisure education, and conducting small group programs.

HPR 551: Therapeutic Recreation Programming (3 hrs.)
This course is designed to prepare the student for the development of systematically designed therapeutic recreation programs. Students will learn the TR treatment process including assessment, individualized treatment planning, program implementation, documentation, and evaluation.

HPR 552: Recreation Programs for the Older Adult (3 hrs.)
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to therapeutic recreation and practical therapeutic recreation experience in gerontology. The student will specifically develop a) knowledge of recreational and leisure services for adults; b) biological, psychological, and sociological needs of the older adult; c) specific programming of recreational activities for older adults; and d) practical experience with older adults.

HPR 553: Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation
Prerequisite HPR 350. Must be taken within two semesters of internship. Professional therapeutic recreation practice issues including certification, accreditation, ethics, and standards of practice, management, supervision, research, and evaluation.

HPR 680: Research Techniques (3 hrs.)
Graduate level statistics course or permission of instructor. Introduction to methods and design problems specific to research in human performance and recreation. Designed to promote an understanding of theory, tools, and processes involved in designing human performance and recreation research studies.

HPR 691: Research (1-6 hrs.)
Prerequisite: Permission of school director. Topics and procedures must be approved by graduate advisory committee. For Master's level students only.

HPR 694: Special Problems ( 1-6 hrs.)
Prerequisite: Permission of school director. Readings and guided experience dealing with problem situations in the field and related institutional settings.

HPR 696: Practicum (1-6 hrs.)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to provide Master's level students opportunities for practical application of relevant theories in professional field settings.

HPR 698: Thesis (1-6 hrs.)
Credit deferred until thesis completed.

HPR 710: Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation (3 hrs.)
This course is intended to familiarize students with current as well as historical as historical issues affecting the parks, recreation, and leisure services profession. Students should strive to achieve a general understanding of our multi-facted profession. In addition, each student will research areas of interest as a foundation for developing professional expertise.

HPR 712: Philosophical Foundations in Recreation (3 hrs.)
Prevailing concepts, theories, and professional philosophies affecting recreation.


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	Master of Science in Recreation (Emphasis Area Therapeutic Recreation) You must first make application for admission to Graduate Studies and be accepted by Graduate Studies before enrolling for any courses in these programs. Basic admission requirements include: ---------Bachelor's or master's degree -------GPA of 2.75 or higher on the last 60 hours of course work -------Acceptable GRE score or TOEFL minimum score of 550 (Internationals). -------Three (3) letters of recommendation -------Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended -------Current resume Students will be required to have completed HPR 350, HPR 322 or 323 or equivalent, and other courses as required for certification and approved by faculty. Students without an undergraduate degree in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation will have additional prerequisites. Upon completion of degree, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist exam sponsored by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (http://www.nctrc.org). The therapeutic recreation program is approved by NRPA/AAPAR Council on Accreditation. Program Minimum Requirements (minimum 37 hours) Core Courses (13 hrs) REF 602: Introduction to Educational Statistics 3hrs HPR 680: ResearchTechniques 3 hrs HPR 710: Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation 3 hrs HPR 712: Philosophical Foundations in Recreation 3 hrs HPR 694: Special Problems 1 hrs Professional Development (6-12 hrs) Student will select one option: Option A: Thesis (HPR 698 Thesis 6 hrs) Option B: Internship (HPR 696 Practicum 6 hrs; HPR 691 Research: Professional Paper 3 hrs) Option C: Course Work (Directed Electives 9 hrs; HPR 691 Research: Professional paper 3 hrs) Option Course Work (select 12-18 advisor approved hours. Sample list below) Electives - Advisor Approved (12-18 hours) HPR 511: Adapt Act & Tech HPR 517: Legal Aspects of Recreation HPR 533: Advanced Mgt in Recreation HPR 550: Procedures in TR HPR 551: Therapetic Recreation Programming HPR 552: Recreation for the Older Adult HPR 553: Prof Issues in TR HPR 713: Special Field Studies in Recreation CHS 625: Health Administration CHS 627: Health Policy CHS 657: Financial Aspects of Health Admin COH 601 College Teaching SWK 692: Grant Writing Course Descriptions *HPR 511:* *Adaptive Activities and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (3 hrs.)* This course will provide activities, instruction, and class projects designed to familiarize students with methods and techniques for adapting recreation activities for people with disabilities in inclusive recreation settings. *HPR 515:* *Business Procedures in Recreation and Parks (3 hrs.)* This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the management of park and recreation fiscal resources. The primary focus is on public agencies, but principles and procedures also apply to private agencies and institutions. *HPR 517: Legal Aspects of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (3 hrs.)* Legal issues in the management of parks, recreation, and leisure services. Focus on understanding the role of the recreation manager in compliance and risk management. Including land use law, human resources, torts and legal liability, civil rights, civil liberties, and the legal system. *HPR 533:* *Advanced Recreation Management (3 hrs.)* Prerequisite or corequisite HPR 513 or permission of instructor. A study of advanced policy and procedures in recreation programs and services. This courses is designed to provide students in the Leisure Services Management Option with an understanding of advanced concepts, techniques, and approaches for managing recreation and leisure services. HPR 550: *Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation (3 hrs.)* This course is designed to introduce the student to the theories of and procedures for the techniques used in professional therapeutic recreation practice. Emphasis will be placed on self-awareness and locus of control, empathy for clients, therapeutic relationships, communication skills, facilitation techniques, leisure education, and conducting small group programs. HPR 551: *Therapeutic Recreation Programming (3 hrs.)* This course is designed to prepare the student for the development of systematically designed therapeutic recreation programs. Students will learn the TR treatment process including assessment, individualized treatment planning, program implementation, documentation, and evaluation. HPR 552: *Recreation Programs for the Older Adult (3 hrs.)* This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to therapeutic recreation and practical therapeutic recreation experience in gerontology. The student will specifically develop a) knowledge of recreational and leisure services for adults; b) biological, psychological, and sociological needs of the older adult; c) specific programming of recreational activities for older adults; and d) practical experience with older adults. *HPR 553:* *Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation* Prerequisite HPR 350. Must be taken within two semesters of internship. Professional therapeutic recreation practice issues including certification, accreditation, ethics, and standards of practice, management, supervision, research, and evaluation. HPR 680: *Research Techniques (3 hrs.)* Graduate level statistics course or permission of instructor. Introduction to methods and design problems specific to research in human performance and recreation. Designed to promote an understanding of theory, tools, and processes involved in designing human performance and recreation research studies. HPR 691: Research (1-6 hrs.) Prerequisite: Permission of school director. Topics and procedures must be approved by graduate advisory committee. For Master's level students only. *HPR 694: Special Problems ( 1-6 hrs.)* Prerequisite: Permission of school director. Readings and guided experience dealing with problem situations in the field and related institutional settings. HPR 696: Practicum (1-6 hrs.) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to provide Master's level students opportunities for practical application of relevant theories in professional field settings. HPR 698: Thesis (1-6 hrs.) Credit deferred until thesis completed. *HPR 710:* *Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation (3 hrs.)* This course is intended to familiarize students with current as well as historical as historical issues affecting the parks, recreation, and leisure services profession. Students should strive to achieve a general understanding of our multi-facted profession. In addition, each student will research areas of interest as a foundation for developing professional expertise. *HPR 712: Philosophical Foundations in Recreation (3 hrs.)* Prevailing concepts, theories, and professional philosophies affecting recreation.