SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for Therapeutic Recreation (TR), B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits and 90 credits from a 2- and 4-year combined. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENG 110 (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENG 111 (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
_________ (GE required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice (GEDI): |
_________ No equivalent, consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
___________ (GE required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): |
___________ (GE required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
_______________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology |
PSY 110 (major required) |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
_______________________ |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
_______________________ |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
_______________________ |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable) |
_________ 101 (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at SUNY Broome |
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BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.) |
BIO 131 |
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PSY 333 Developmental Psychology |
PSY 210 |
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PSY 421 Abnormal Psychology |
PSY 214 |
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REC 102 Backpacking AND REC 101 Recreation Activities (electives: 2-6 credits): |
PED 103 AND (See Cortland Advisor for REC 101 equivalents) ______________ |
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Support Courses (6 credits): (See Cortland Advisor) |
_________________________ _________________________ |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Therapeutic Recreation
School of Professional Studies
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Therapeutic Recreation
If you strive to help others on a daily basis and want to take part in one of the fastest growing health-related professions, therapeutic recreation is the major for you. You will focus on the use of various leisure activities to improve the quality of life of people with illnesses, disabilities and other limitations. Learn from distinguished faculty members looking to help you excel, and you will be well on your way to a successful career.
Career Potential
- Therapeutic recreation specialist in health-care facilities such as rehabilitation hospitals and psychiatric centers
- Therapeutic recreation specialist in long-term care facilities
- Therapeutic recreation manager
- Inclusion specialist in community parks and recreation departments or nonprofit agencies
What Will I Learn?
- Learn how to apply the therapeutic recreation process in a variety of settings to help people with disabilities and other differences achieve well-being
- Engage in an internship
- Learn how to assess the needs of clients and deliver customized programming in both clinical and community settings
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applicants should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.