Welcome to the Therapeutic Recreation program. We are excited to support you as you prepare for a career focused on improving quality of life through meaningful recreation experiences. On this page, you will find important information about the program, including details about the cohort application. Please reach out to a Therapeutic Recreation faculty or the CHLS Advising Center (208-496-9800; advising@byui.edu) with any questions.
Application Process
- Review your graduation plan and requirements with Academic Advising.
- Declare Therapeutic Recreation as your major.
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- You must complete RM 212 and RM 270 with a C- or better prior to or during the semester you apply.
- Fill out the Cohort Application
Note: After acceptance, students will need to contact Admissions for track overrides. Expect to complete three consecutive semesters of courses.
Application Deadline and Notification of Acceptance
- Winter semester - no Winter cohort.
- Spring semester - first Friday in February.
- Fall semester - first Friday in May.
If you believe you may need an exception, complete the application first, then submit the Exception Request Form with your explanation.
Cohort Deadlines and Estimated Completion Dates
| Cohort Schedule | Application | Start Cohort | Internship & Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 Cohort | Spring 2026 | Fall 2026 | Fall 2027 |
| Spring 2027 Cohort | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 | Spring 2028 |
| Fall 2027 Cohort | Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 | Fall 2028 |
| Spring 2028 Cohort | Winter 2028 | Spring 2028 | Spring 2029 |
Therapeutic Recreation Cohort Grad Plan
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYUI 101 (1 Credit) REL 275C (2 Credits) ENG 150 (3 Credits) *PSYCH 111 (3 Credits) RM 100 (2 Credits) ARTS & HUM (3 Credits) 14 Credits Total |
REL 200C (2 Credits) PSYCH 201 (3 Credits) RM 301 or RM 343 (3 Credits) Nat Science (3 Credits) BREADTH (3 Credits) 14 Credits Total |
REL 250C (2 Credits) HCA 280 (2 Credits) MATH 221B (3 Credits) RM 304 (3 Credits) ENG 301 (3 Credits) Specialization (2 Credits) 15 Credits Total |
REL 225C (2 Credits) *BIO 264/264L or BIO 230 (4 Credits) RM 212 (3 Credits) RM 270 (3 Credits) Specialization: RM 240L (1 Credit) 13 Credits Total |
| 5th Semester Cohort Starts |
6th Semester | 7th Semester | 8th Semester |
| RM 371 (3 Credits) PSYCH 342 (3 Credits) Opt RM 366 (3 Credits) REL (2 Credits) Specialization (3 Credits) 11–14 Credits Total |
RM 471 (3 Credits) RM 472 (3 Credits) Specialization (3 Credits) Opt RM 366 or RM 373 (3 Credits) REL (2 Credits) BREADTH (3 Credits) 14–17 Credits Total |
RM 473 (3 Credits) Opt RM 373 (3 Credits) RM 487 or PUBH 391 (3 Credits) REL (2 Credits) Specialization (2–4 Credits) 10–15 Credits Total |
RM 498B (3 Credits) 3 Credits Total |
Note:This is the schedule for the accelerated program. If you are not on the accelerated program, you will add the 8th semester as electives and the 9th semester as your internship and work in your additional electives where you would like.
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYUI 101 (1 Credit) REL 275C (2 Credits) ENG 150 (3 Credits) *PSYCH 111 (3 Credits) RM 100 (2 Credits) ARTS & HUM (3 Credits) 14 Credits Total |
REL 200C (2 Credits) PSYCH 201 (3 Credits) RM 301 or RM 343 (3 Credits) Nat Science (3 Credits) BREADTH (3 Credits) 14 Credits Total |
REL 250C (2 Credits) HCA 280 (2 Credits) MATH 221B (3 Credits) RM 304 (3 Credits) ENG 301 (3 Credits) Specialization (2 Credits) 15 Credits Total |
REL 225C (2 Credits) *BIO 264/264L or BIO 230 (4 Credits) RM 212 (3 Credits) RM 270 (3 Credits) Specialization: RM 240L (1 Credit) 13 Credits Total |
| 5th Semester Cohort Starts |
6th Semester | 7th Semester | 8th Semester |
| RM 371 (3 Credits) PSYCH 342 (3 Credits) Opt RM 366 or RM 373 (3 Credits) REL (2 Credits) Specialization (3 Credits) 11–14 Credits Total |
RM 473 (3 Credits) RM 472 (3 Credits) Specialization (3 Credits) Opt RM 373 (3 Credits) REL (2 Credits) BREADTH (3 Credits) 14–17 Credits Total |
RM 471 (3 Credits) Opt RM 366 (3 Credits) RM 487 or PUBH 391 (3 Credits) REL (2 Credits) Specialization (2–4 Credits) 10–15 Credits Total |
RM 498B (3 Credits) 3 Credits Total |
Note:This is the schedule for the accelerated program. If you are not on the accelerated program, you will add the 8th semester as electives and the 9th semester as your internship and work in your additional electives where you would like.