Recreation Professions Major, B.A.

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A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Core 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 3870 - Internship Seminar for Recreation and Park Professions Credits: 2
RECR 3970 - Practicum in Recreation, Parks, or Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 4110 - Program Development in Recreation Services Credits: 3
RECR 4130 - Administration of Recreation and Park Services Credits: 3
RECR 4850 - Advanced Administration and Evaluation Credits: 3
RECR 4890 - Internship in Recreation, Parks, or Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 10-14
*10 - 14 hours of internship required with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
PSY 2210 - Psychology of Human Development Credits: 3

Subtotal for Core: 41-45

Notes:

* Requires a minimum 2.75 GPA

Current Adult, Infant, and Child CPR with First Aid certification or First Aid Basics and Community CPR certifications are required and can be obtained through the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or equivalent organizations. Online training will NOT be accepted as meeting this requirement. Students who would like more advanced training may substitute “Emergency Response” and “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” certification which are satisfied through completion of HPS 2060.

Areas of Concentration:

Therapeutic Recreation Services:

Extended major, no minor required. Students must have a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate from the University.

Required Courses:

Core courses: 41-45 credits
BIO 3230 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology for Secondary Education Credits: 5
RECR 3430 - Program Development in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 3530 - Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 4
RECR 4030 - Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 4150 - Advanced Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 4
PSY 3620 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3

Select a minimum of 6 credits, in consultation with your academic advisor, of courses with prefixes of HCM, HSP, ITP, PSY, SOC.*

Subtotal: 28

Total required for the Recreation Services Major, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation Services: 69-73

Note:

* Students must have a minimum of 18 credits of supportive coursework for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification eligibility.

Recreation Management:

Extended major, no minor required. Students must have a minimum of 120 credits to graduate from the University.

Required Courses:

MGT 3000 - Organizational Management Credits: 3
MGT 3530 - Human Resources Management Credits: 3
MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Select a minimum of 10 credits of RECR electives, such as:

RECR 2010 - Play Across Cultures Credits: 3
RECR 3930 - Contemporary Issues in Recreation and Parks: Variable Topics Credits: 1-3
^*courses are numbered 393A-Z and are one to three credits.
RECR 3990 - Field Experience in Recreation and Park Professions Credits: 1-3
^*courses are numbered 399A-Z and are one to three credits.
RECR 2210 - Managing Outdoor Recreation Programs Credits: 3
RECR 2330 - Advocacy, Leisure, and the Aging Adult Credits: 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
SPA 1010 - Elementary Spanish I Credits: 5
SPA 1020 - Elementary Spanish II Credits: 5

Subtotal: 19

Total required for the Recreation Services Major, Concentration in Recreation Management: 60-64

Recreation Generalist:

Extended major, no minor required. Students must have a minimum of 120 credits to graduate from the University.

Required Courses:

Core Courses: 41-45 credits

Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:

RECR 3430 - Program Development in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 3530 - Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 4
RECR 3930 - Contemporary Issues in Recreation and Parks: Variable Topics Credits: 1-3
RECR 3990 - Field Experience in Recreation and Park Professions Credits: 1-3
RECR 4030 - Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 4150 - Advanced Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 4
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

Select a minimum of 7 credits:

In consultation with an academic advisor in Recreation Services, select a minimum of 7 credits from courses with the following prefixes: HCM, ITP, HSP, HPS, PSY, SOC, MGT, MKT, SPA, ENV.

Recreation Professions Major, B.A.

Core Courses:

Subtotal for Core: 41-45

Notes:

Areas of Concentration:

Therapeutic Recreation Services:

Required Courses:

Select a minimum of 6 credits, in consultation with your academic advisor, of courses with prefixes of HCM, HSP, ITP, PSY, SOC.*

Subtotal: 28

Total required for the Recreation Services Major, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation Services: 69-73

Note:

Recreation Management:

Required Courses:

Select a minimum of 10 credits of RECR electives, such as:

Subtotal: 19

Total required for the Recreation Services Major, Concentration in Recreation Management: 60-64

Recreation Generalist:

Required Courses:

Select a minimum of 12 credits from the following:

Select a minimum of 7 credits:

Subtotal: 19

Total required for the Recreation Services Major, Concentration in Recreation Generalist: 60-64