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Therapeutic Recreation   

EWU’s Department of Wellness and Movement Sciences offers distance education courses to help practicing and aspiring professionals who wish to pursue or maintain NCTRC certification. Elevate your credentials with high quality online courses designed to help you reach your career goals. 

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Mapping out your Therapeutic Recreation path with EWU:

You'll take these courses:

  • *RCLS 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (fall term, spring term)
  • RCLS 345 Therapeutic Recreation for People with Disabilities (fall term, winter term)
  • RCLS 420 Program Planning and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation (fall term)
  • RCLS 440 Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (winter term)
  • RCLS 445 Processes and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (winter term)
  • RCLS 450 Assessment, Documentation, and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation (spring term)
  • **RCLS 460 Therapeutic Recreation Administration and Management (spring term) 

 

*Introduction/foundation course, recommended to be taken first to provide a basic understanding of the field before tackling more advanced topics.

**Advanced course, recommended as a final course in the sequence of classes.

 
  • Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation | RCLS 240Z
  • Fee: $900.00
    CRN: 21770
    Dates: 3/30/2026 - 6/12/2026
    Times: Asynchronous
    Instructor: Karen Wenzel
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
    This course provides an in-depth overview to the field of therapeutic recreation. The course covers the historical, conceptual, and philosophical foundations of the profession. Topics include service-delivery models, professional ethics, standards of practice, credentialing, practice settings, populations served, and relationships with other allied health care providers. Students participate in a 12-hour field experience and interact with professionals in the field during the course.
    Spring Quarter 2026 Offering
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  • Assessment Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation | RCLS 450Z
  • Spring Quarter 2026 Offering
  • Fee: $900.00
    CRN: 21772
    Dates: 3/30/2026 - 6/12/2026
    Times: Asynchronous
    Instructor: Karen Wenzel
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
    This course is designed to cover the critical components of client assessment, documentation, and evaluation in the therapeutic recreation process. Course content includes protocol development, client assessment, (standardized assessment, interview, observation, and record review), and the process of treatment planning, documentation, and evaluation. Client evaluation will be discussed as it relates to client assessed outcomes.
    Spring Quarter 2026 Offering
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  • THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | RCLS 460Z
  • Spring Quarter 2026 Offering
  • Fee: $900.00
    CRN: 21774
    Dates: 3/30/2026 - 6/12/2026
    Times: Asynchronous
    Instructor: Marcia Carter
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
    This course examines program, personnel, fiscal, and facilities management, including professional standards of practice and accreditation standards that guide and regulate organization and delivery of therapeutic recreation services in health care and human services settings.
    Spring Quarter 2026 Offering
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Important Note: PCE students can only use private funding sources. Financial aid, scholarships, grants, etc. that run through Title IV, federal financial aid, or state funded financial aid opportunities are not available at this time. Learn More at EWU PCE Payment Support | Tuition & Fees 

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