Recreation Major (Bachelor of Science)
The undergraduate major in recreation is designed to promote the personal and professional growth of students pursuing a degree by preparing them for management careers in community, civic, social, public and private agencies that provide recreation services. Students are prepared for supervisory and administrative positions in a variety of recreation and park agencies, as well as health and allied health agencies. The major offers two options: recreational therapy and recreation management.
Degree requirements include the completion of a 15-week internship consisting of 500 clock hours, which is completed in an agency setting under the supervision of a professional who holds current certification in his or her respective area. A 2.5 grade point average is required for enrollment in the internship. Students must also pass national certification examinations to qualify for employment at most agencies.
Students majoring in recreation management must complete the university General Studies in addition to the following courses:
Requirements
Professional Recreation Course Requirements (33 hours)
| REC 300 | Prof Foundations of Rec Therap | 3 |
| REC 347 | Grp LDrship/Rec Leadship | 3 |
| REC 345 | Rec & Leisure Services | 3 |
| REC 336 | Prpg Planning /Leisure Serv. | 3 |
| REC 447 | Mgt. of Rec Therapy Services | 3 |
| REC 448 | Implications of Disabling Cond | 3 |
| REC 201 | | 1 |
| REC 302 | | 1 |
| REC 448 | Implications of Disabling Cond | 3 |
| REC 451 | | 10 |
| REC 453 | | 3 |
Business Management, Accounting and Marketing Requirements
Required Support Courses (15 hours)
Required Electives (11 hours)
Free Electives (21 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 123