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B.S. Recreation Administration

Undergraduate Core

The major in Recreation Administration (reference number 589) requires 48 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. Recreation majors must complete the following courses:REC 200, 302, 304, 306, 402, 404, 406, & 490. Additional courses to meet the requirements of the major must be approved by a student's recreation advisor.

Rec. 200	Introduction to Recreation- 3 hours Introduces the student to recreation, parks and leisure history, philosophical concepts, and trends with attention to recreation sectors and employment opportunities.
Rec. 302	Recreation Leadership- 3 hours Leadership in recreation with emphasis placed on: history, theory, decision-making, group management, communication, and motivation. Course will also facilitate leadership experiences.
Rec. 304	Technology Applications in Recreation- 3 hours Technology in the workplace with specific emphasis on equipment and applications used by recreation professionals.
Rec. 306	Recreation Program Planning- 3 hours Methodologies, skills, and materials needed for designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs for diverse populations in multiple settings. Includes the application of concepts and theories and an explortion of recreation trends.
Rec. 402	Fiscal Practices in Recreation- 3 hours Financial principles and practices relevant in recreation settings. Topics include economic principles, financial management and organization, income sources, fundraising, pricing, and budgeting.
Rec. 404-404G	Recreation Facility Management- 3 hours A practical orientation to management for a variety of recreation facilities.
Rec. 406	Recreation Administration- 3 hours Recreation administration with emphasis on personnel, planning, maintenance, legal issues, and public relations.
Rec. 490	Internship in Recreation- 12 hours Experience in recreation planning, leadership, supervision, and program evaluation through work in recreation, park, and other leisure oriented settings. This in-service experience is supervised and controlled by university faculty members and personnel from recreation agencies.

Courses with a “G” designation may be taken for graduate credit if not used in undergraduate program of study.

Undergraduate Electives

Rec. 220	Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations- 3 hours Nonprofit human service organizations emphasizing history, ethics, personnel and volunteer management, human development, program development, risk management, customer service, and career development.
Rec. 235	Outdoor Recreation Activities- 3 hours To acquaint the student with basic outdoor recreation activities and related environmental practices. A variety of outdoor experiences are conducted in classroom and laboratory settings. Environmental values and impact considerations of outdoor experiences are emphasized throughout the course.
Rec. 320	Recreation Seminar - 3 hours Career development, current problems, trends, and issues in recreation services.
Rec. 322	Recreation Activity Facilitation- 3 hours Materials and techniques for planning, implementing, leading, and evaluating recreation activities for groups of various sizes, ages, and abilities in a variety of social recreation and leisure settings.
Rec. 326	Church Recreation- 3 hours Recreation programming in religious organizations with emphasis placed on recreation delivery systems, event scheduling, interest and talent surveys, church facilities, and church recreation committees.
Rec. 328	Inclusive Recreation- 3 hours Study of diverse leisure requirements of people with special needs. Attention given to outcome-based alternative programming, including special recreation and inclusion in mainstream recreation opportunities.
Rec. 330	Foundations of Outdoor Recreation- 3 hours Outdoor recreation programming and resources including relevant history, philosphy, legislation, geographic factors, land use, standards, agencies, and economics.
Rec. 332	Outdoor Education- 3 hours Multi-use natural resource management concepts, issues in resource management and the synthesis of concept and practical knowledge into real and simulated applications of land use and environmental problems related to the leisure service industry. Field trips required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus meetings. University transportation provided when possible.
Rec. 335	Outdoor Skills - Land- 3 hours Skill development in outdoor recreation land-based activities (camping, land navigation, and backpacking) and related environmental practices. Overnight field trips required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus meetings. University transportation provided when possible..
Rec. 337	Outdoor Skills - Water- 3 hours Skill development in outdoor recreation water-based activities (canoeing and kayaking) and related environmental practices. Focuses on outdoor leadership development. Overnight, multi-day camping required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus meetings. University transportation provided when possible.
Rec. 420-420G	Commercial Recreation and Tourism- 3 hours An overview of commercial recreation and tourism with particular attention to business principals, trends, and job opportunities.
Rec. 422	Campus Recreation- 3 hours Campus recreation administration with emphasis on emphasis on facility management and program delivery formats including recreational sports, fitness, wellness, outdoor adventure, and university center programs.
Rec. 424-424G	Camp and Conference Center Administration- 3 hours Organization and administration of camp and conference center programs and facilities including history, trends, staffing, client needs, finance, marketing, and legal issues.
Rec. 426-426G	Facility Planning and Design- 3 hours Facility Planning and design process with emphasis on the unique features on many different areas and types of facilities.
Rec. 428-428G	Community Centers and Playgrounds- 3 hours An intensive investigation of playground and community center operations.
Rec. 430-430G	Recreation Resource Management- 3 hours Multi-use natural resource management concepts, issues in resource management and the synthesis of concepts and practical knowledge into real and simulated applications of land use and environmental problems related to the leisure service industry. Field trips required.
Rec. 434-434G	Environmental Interpretation- 3 hours Environmental interpretation in leisure and educational settings. Includes interpretive design of exhibits and facilities. Emphasizes the development of presentation and program skills.
Rec. 435-435G	Outdoor Expedition Planning- 3 hours Principles and techniques for planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating extended outdoor expedition programs. Overnight field-trips required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus meetings. University transportation provided when possible.
Rec. 437-437G	Outdoor Leadership Expedition- 3 hours Outdoor leadership capstone course involving a backcountry expedition, leadership development, and teaching techniques. Successful students will receive the Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Leader Certification. Overnight, extended field-trips required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus meetings. University transportation provided when possible.
Rec. 482-482G	Recreation Workshop- 1 to 3 hours Workshops are designed to study a skill in depth as it relates to the recreation profession. Workshops are associated with skills development and/or certifiable areas from national organizations or other sources. Field experiences and/or study at extended campus locations are usually required.
Rec. 484	Advanced Studies in Recreation- 3 hours Specific and detailed analysis of issues in recreation. Incorporating individualized instruction between student and faculty.
Rec. 490	Internship in Recreation- 3-12 hours Experience in recreation planning, leadership, supervision, and program evaluation through work in recreation, park, and other leisure oriented settings. This in-service experience is supervised and controlled by university faculty members and personnel from recreation agencies.
Rec. 494	American Humanics Management Institute- 1 hour This national institute focuses on developing nonprofit leaders. Several nonprofit workshops, agency simulations, and a career fair facilitate networking with students and nonprofit executives.
Rec. 496	American Humanics Internship- 6 hours A cooperative field experience in an approved nonprofit setting where the student obtains pre-professional administrative and/or programming experience with agency and faculty supervision. Off-campus travel is required.