Recreation Services Minor

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The Recreation Services Minor assists interested students in getting basic information for part-time or seasonal employment in the recreation and parks fields. A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Courses

RECR 1870 - Introduction to Recreation and Park Services
RECR 2110 - Recreation Leadership Skills and Techniques
RECR 3330 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services
RECR 3840 - Design and Maintenance of Recreation and Park Resources
RECR 3970 - Practicum in Recreation, Parks, or Therapeutic Recreation
Select a minimum of 3 semester hours from the following courses:
RECR 2210 - Managing Outdoor Recreation Programs
RECR 2330 - Advocacy, Leisure, and the Aging Adult
RECR 3930 - Contemporary Issues in Recreation and Parks: Variable Topics *
RECR 4550 - Aquatic Management
RECR 4630 - Recreation Programs for the Older Adult
RECR 4810 - Grants and Grant Writing in the Health Professions
*Courses are numbered 393A-Z and are one to three semester hours.

Recreation Services Minor

Required Courses

Total Required for the Recreation Services Minor: 20