Recreation Management, A.S.
Believe it or not, recreation can be tough work. That is, it’s tough for the people in charge of organizing, overseeing, and managing it. Our recreation management program will prepare you for that challenge. You’ll learn to diagnoses needs, develop programs, and manage physical, social, and cultural activities. You’ll also learn the ins-and-outs of managing recreational facilities and complexes.
This program has been designed according to national recreation curricular guidelines.
Program Description
The degree in recreation management prepares you for employment in a variety of recreation settings. The bachelor’s degree delves deep into what it takes to design, manage, and facilitate recreation programs and organizations. You’ll be exposed to advanced concepts in psychology, management, and human resources.
If you have a particular passion for sports, consider concentrating in sports management. Here you’ll learn what it takes to organize and operate a successful sports team as a coach, team business manager, or facilities director.The associate degree is designed for activity specialists. Credits earned in the two-year program are fully applicable toward the bachelor’s degree.
Career Outlook
You may find work at parks and recreation complexes, fitness centers, amusement centers, community centers, church ministries, YMCAs, YWCAs, art councils, hospitals, veterans’ centers, sporting goods companies, social agencies, in scouting, and more. The electives, special topics, and internships you choose can tailor your education toward the recreation career field that interests you most.
Required Courses
| Semester 1 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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Software Tools |
3 |
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Introduction to Recreation Management |
3 |
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Foundations of Business |
3 |
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Freshman Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 2 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics |
3 |
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Human Growth and Development |
3 |
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Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
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English Composition II |
3 |
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Introduction to Critical Inquiry |
3 |
|
Pre-Internship Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 3 |
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Recreation Programming |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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Professional Communication |
3 |
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Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
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Principles of Management |
3 |
| Elective |
(Approved) |
3 |
| |
|
18 |
| Semester 4 |
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Recreation Field Experience |
3 |
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Group Dynamics |
3 |
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Counseling Techniques |
3 |
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Mathematical Problem Solving |
3 |
| Elective |
(Humanities) |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| |
|
|
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:Total Credits Required |
63 |