Recreation, Tourism & Therapeutic Recreation Internships & Practicums
Internships
The RTTR internship experience is designed to provide an opportunity for students to make the change from classroom to professional settings.
Within the structured environment of a university approved agency/site and under the direct supervision of a university approved professional, the student receives guidance in transitioning from the academic setting to the role of an employee in a “real life” worksite.
- Practicum Syllabus and Application Packet (PDF)
- TR Internship Packet (PDF)
- RT Internship Packet (PDF)
- Senior standing in the RTTR major
- Completion of all required RTTR core courses with a minimum grade of a C
- 2.50 GPA overall as it appears in DARS
- RTTR 397-02: 12 credits/600 hours (15 consecutive weeks)
- Placement under the supervision of a qualified recreation specialist
- P/NC only
- RTTR 399-02: 12 credits/600 hours (15 consecutive weeks)
- Placement under the supervision of a qualified CTRS
- P/NC only
Practicums
The practicum in the field of Recreation Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation offers students the chance to explore one of the many career paths an RTTR education prepares them for.
A practicum provides an experiential education for students to further their professional development by immersing themselves into the career path of their choice.
Potential Winona Practicum sites can be found outside Dr. Olson’s office.
Practicum Requirements
The practicum is a total of 100 hours. View the full Practicum Syllabus and Application Packet (PDF).
Students majoring in RT and/or TR must have completed the following courses prior to their practicum:
- RTTR 229: Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies
- RTTR 245: Therapeutic Recreation and Services
Students in other majors may take an RTTR practicum with the permission of the RTTR practicum coordinator. RTTR practicums may be repeated once, for credit, at a different site.
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