Recreation Services Minor

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

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 Credits: 3
RECR 2110 - Recreation Leadership Skills and Techniques Credits: 4
RECR 3330 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services Credits: 3
RECR 3840 - Design and Maintenance of Recreation and Park Resources Credits: 4
RECR 3970 - Practicum in Recreation, Parks, or Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 3
Select a minimum of 3 semester hours from the following courses:
RECR 2210 - Managing Outdoor Recreation Programs Credits: 3
RECR 2330 - Advocacy, Leisure, and the Aging Adult Credits: 3
RECR 3930 - Contemporary Issues in Recreation and Parks: Variable Topics Credits: 1-3 *
RECR 4550 - Aquatic Management Credits: 3
RECR 4630 - Recreation Programs for the Older Adult Credits: 3
RECR 4810 - Grants and Grant Writing in the Health Professions Credits: 3
*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