Curriculum
Course | Credits |
Required Course | 3 |
REC 165 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure* |
3 |
Electives** | 15 |
Group 1 Courses: 300-Level REC | 6 to 12 |
REC 361 Recreation for Diverse Populations | 3 |
REC 362 Recreation Facility Design and Management | 3 |
REC 365 Recreation Resource Management | 3 |
REC 374 Recreation Management and Leadership | 3 |
REC 378 Commercial Recreation | 3 |
Group 2 Courses: 400-Level REC/GEO | 3 to 9 |
REC 412 Recreation Program Design and Evaluation | 3 |
REC 478 Professional Development in Parks and Recreation | 3 |
GEO 474 Developing the Master Plan | 3 |
Group 3 Courses: Other Parks and Recreation Management Courses | 0 to 6 |
REC 225 Recreation and Youth Development | 3 |
REC 235 Special Event Management in Recreation Settings | 3 |
REC 240 Human Ecology | 3 |
REC 246 Scenic Areas of U.S. | 3 |
REC 270 Interpretative Methods in Recreation | 3 |
REC 280 Adventure/Outdoor Recreation Outfitting | 3 |
GEO 479A Internship in Parks & Recreation | 3 only |
Any Other Future REC Courses | 3 |
Total | 18 |
* REC 165 is a pre-requisite/co-requisite for ALL 300- and 400-level REC courses.
** Use the following guidance when selecting electives:
- Choose two courses from Group 1 (6 credits).
- Choose one course from Group 2 (3 credits).
- Choose two additional courses from groups 1, 2 or 3 (6 credits).