NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

300 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN SERVICE, HEALTH, AND JUSTICE By focusing on the knowledge, skills, and human factors such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and effective emergency management, students are prepared with a comprehensive understanding of the various elements associated with flight. In addition, effective resource management and safety awareness are emphasized throughout this curriculum. Recreational Therapy Major The Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy is designed to prepare professionals with the therapeutic and evaluation skills necessary to pursue certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or seek employment in a multitude of settings. The B.S. in Recreational Therapy trains students to be able to interact with clients, create and manage a therapeutic environment, and apply a working knowledge of best practices and issues related to the provision of services. There is an emphasis on training in clinical interventions that will assist individuals with illnesses or disabling conditions in improving or maintaining physical and emotional well-being. The program is offered entirely online, giving students flexibility in managing demanding schedules, as well as having the opportunity to work in an easily accessible learning environment. Recreational Therapy Major Learning Outcomes A successful recreational therapy graduate is expected to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of history, service models, theory/philosophy, ethics, credentials, professional conduct, evidence-based practice and professional development with recreational therapy practice. 2. Demonstrate competence in areas such as, screening, assessing and collecting comprehensive data and information regarding clients, and analyzing this information collected to determine the course of action when developing individualized treatment plans with clients. 3. Demonstrate competence in the planning and development of individualized treatment plans that identify objective, measurable, and functional outcome goals, as well as facilitate techniques and interventions, based on assessment data collected which reflect improvement in the diagnosed specific medical, psychiatric or other disabling condition. 4. Identify and implement appropriate evidence-based treatment interventions and programs to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate client functioning within a therapeutic recreation setting. 5. Utilize specific skills used in facilitating client treatment success in recreational therapy practice. 6. Be able to conduct evaluation procedures and research to determine the effectiveness of treatment interventions and programs used in obtaining client treatment goals and outcomes within the therapeutic recreation environment. 7. Demonstrate the basic skills necessary when managing their own practice or organizations such as organization and delivery of health care and human services, facility planning, financial planning, and providing clinical supervision and education to staff and students. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, human development, and psychological and social behavior, as knowledge of these areas serve to guide treatment and client outcomes. 9. Demonstrate the ability to integrate skills learned within the program and be able to display positive clinical, professional, and leadership skills (at the conclusion of the field placement experiences). Recreational Therapy Major Curriculum The Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy requires the completion of 120 credit hours, including 30 credits in general education, 54 credits of major (core) courses within the major (includes 6-credits of supervised field experience), one 12 credit concentration within the program, and 24 credits of open electives. In addition, the open elective courses may be selected to count toward an additional 12-credit concentration(s) of their choice, which will be recorded on the student’s transcripts.