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SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for TR

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.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at SUNY Broome

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

ENG 110 (GE required)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

ENG 111 (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP):

_________ (GE required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, & Social Justice (GEDI):
REC 293 Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Services

_________ No equivalent, consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

___________ (GE required)

Natural Sciences (GENS): 

___________ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU):

_______________________

Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

PSY 110 (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

_______________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): 

_______________________ 

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable)

_________ 101 (required for B.S.)

Additional Major Requirements 

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at SUNY Broome

BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)

BIO 131 

PSY 333 Developmental Psychology

PSY 210

PSY 421 Abnormal Psychology

PSY 214

REC 102 Backpacking AND REC 101 Recreation Activities (electives:  2-6 credits):

PED 103 AND (See Cortland Advisor for REC 101 equivalents) ______________

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.