Recreation and Leisure Studies, M.S. - Child Life (Hybrid or Online)

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/recreation-tourism-sport-management/programs. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (36 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (18 Credits)
REC 520 – Advanced Topics in Therapeutic Play and Family Systems
REC 522 – Advanced Topics in Child Life Practice
REC 534 – Advanced Practice in Therapeutic Recreation Programming
REC 543 – Advanced Interventions in Recreation Therapy
REC 585 – Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation
MFT 658 – Topics in Family Studies

Child Life Concentration (15 Credits)
PCH 348 – Death, Dying, and Bereavement
REC 574 – Park and Recreation Management
REC 575 – Operational Research: Recreation
REC 577 – Leadership Development
REC 583 – Practicum Experience

Capstone (3 Credits)
REC 588 – Special Project