Program Overview
This program is a quick, fun, and affordable way to combine learning with international travel by examining recreational therapy from the perspectives of the communities and cultures of Australia. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn more about themselves, their beliefs, attitudes and behaviors while experiencing a different culture and learning about global health care issues in another country. This experience enables developing self-awareness, comfort with international travel, learning about universal cultural themes, global health issues and particularly the care of older adults.
Students participating in this program must be enrolled in any one of the following courses during the spring 2025 semester:
- Title: Recreational Therapy Services - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 220 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: RT for People with Physical Disabilities - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH232 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Clinical Aspects of RT - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 314 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Organization and Management of RT- Dept & course # RCTH 317 Credit Hours:3
- Title: Challenges and Trends in RT - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 415 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Interventions 2 - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 423 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Internship in Recreational Therapy - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 450 Credit Hours: 12
- Title: Abnormal Psychology Dept & Course #s PSYC 276 Credit hours: 3
- Title: Developmental Psychology Dept & Course #s PSYC 244 Credit hours : 3
- Title: Disability, Community Inclusion and Diversity & Course #s RCTH 120 Credit hours : 3
****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.****
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
Further information is available from the faculty program leaders noted below as well as the Office for Global Engagement which is located in Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C.
Faculty Leader Information
Dr. Besty Kemeny
Recreational Therapy
340 Patterson Hall
martha.kemeny@sru.edu
Dr. Heather Bright
Recreational Therapy
336 Patterson Hall
heather.bright@sru.edu
Program Timeline
| Timeline |
Important Dates |
| Fall publicity |
September, October, November |
| Apply for your passport |
ASAP-Please Don't Wait! |
| Student applications & application fee due |
November 18, 2024 |
| Official acceptances announced |
Last week of November/First week of December |
| First Pre-Departure meetings with participants |
Early December |
| Students billed for program fees |
Mid December with spring semester billing. |
| Airline reservations confirmed |
Mid January (flight costs are non-refundable once confirmed) |
| Pre-Departure meetings with Directors |
Mid January/February/March/April |
| Group departs |
May 12, 2025 (tentative) |
| Group returns |
May 20, 2025 (tentative) |
Costs
A non-refundable application fee of
$100.00 will be paid at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee to cover wire transfer fees as well as currency fluctuations.
Students in this program must be enrolled in one of the following courses during the Spring 2025 semester.
- Title: Recreational Therapy Services - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 220 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: RT for People with Physical Disabilities - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH232 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Clinical Aspects of RT - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 314 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Organization and Management of RT- Dept & course # RCTH 317 Credit Hours:3
- Title: Challenges and Trends in RT - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 415 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Interventions 2 - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 423 Credit Hours: 3
- Title: Internship in Recreational Therapy - Dept. & Course #s: RCTH 450 Credit Hours: 12
- Title: Abnormal Psychology Dept & Course #s PSYC 276 Credit hours: 3
- Title: Developmental Psychology Dept & Course #s PSYC 244 Credit hours : 3
- Title: Disability, Community Inclusion and Diversity & Course #s RCTH 120 Credit hours : 3
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or
financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.****
Estimated Costs: $3,550.00 (estimated cost-final cost will be confirmed in December and at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
Round Trip International airfare
Most program activities/site visits and excursions
Shared accommodations in a hotel
Most breakfasts except on air travel days
In-country transportation to all program sponsored activities
Not included in the program cost above:
Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $16 per week of travel
Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $700.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
Vaccine/Health related expenses
Health and Safety
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding vaccines and medicines visit the
CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.