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.  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 Sequence - 36 Credits

Core Courses - 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