Students who desire to work as leisure specialists in a variety of settings such as parks, camps, cruise ships, playgrounds, rehabilitation centers, condominium complexes, rest homes, and recreation centers should enroll in the recreation administration major. The Recreation Administration program enables students to apply an understanding of the role of recreation in a changing society, develop a measurable understanding of community needs and interests in recreation, and provide experiences to develop an understanding of the skills needed in the field.
Courses | Credits |
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General Education | 49 |
Major Courses | 41 |
REC 201 Introduction to Recreation | 3 |
REC 310 Recreation for Special Populations | 3 |
REC 312 Programming for Recreation | 3 |
REC 320 Camp Counseling and Management | 3 |
REC 350 Practicum I | 1 |
REC 351 Practicum II | 1 |
REC 403 Administrative Concepts, Leadership and Practices in Recreation I | 3 |
REC 404 Administrative Concepts, Leadership and Practices in Recreation II | 2 |
REC 405 Facility Maintenance and Management | 3 |
REC 420 Risk Management and Legal Issues | 3 |
REC 435 Research and Evaluation in Recreation | 3 |
REC 440 Internship | 9 |
REC 450 Senior Seminar | 3 |
Other Required Courses | 7 |
BUS 300 Introduction to Business | 3 |
EDU 215 Human Development | 3 |
JRS 300 Junior Seminar | 1 |
Minor Courses/Electives | 27 |
TOTAL | 124 |
Courses | Credits |
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BUS 300 Introduction to Business | 3 |
REC 201 Introduction to Recreation | 3 |
REC 312 Programming for Recreation | 3 |
REC 320 Camp Counseling and Management | 3 |
REC 403 Administrative Concepts, Leadership and Practices in Recreation I | 3 |
REC 405 Facility Maintenance and Management | 3 |
TOTAL | 18 |