Recreation Management, B.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 and therapeutic recreation programs prepare you for that challenge. You’ll learn to diagnose 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
he 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.
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 |
|
Introduction to Recreation Management |
3 |
|
English Composition I |
3 |
|
Foundations of Business |
3 |
|
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
Software Tools |
3 |
|
Freshman Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 2 |
|
Introduction to College Mathematics |
3 |
|
Introduction to Critical Inquiry |
3 |
|
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
|
English Composition II |
3 |
|
Introduction To Human Services |
3 |
|
Pre-Internship Seminar |
0 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 3 |
|
Recreation Programming |
3 |
|
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
|
Professional Communication |
3 |
|
Introduction To Sociology |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 4 |
|
Group Dynamics |
3 |
| Elective |
(Humanities) |
3 |
|
Recreation Field Experience |
3 |
|
Understanding Diversity |
3 |
|
Mathematical Problem Solving |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 5 |
|
Social Problems |
3 |
|
Marketing |
3 |
|
Human Resource Management |
3 |
|
Grant Writing |
3 |
| Elective |
(Approved) |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 6 |
|
Nonprofit Management Practices |
3 |
|
Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
Counseling Techniques |
3 |
| Elective |
(Approved) |
3 |
| Elective |
(PSY/SS/CJ) |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
| Semester 7 |
| Elective |
(Humanities) |
3 |
| Elective |
(Approved) |
9 |
|
Leadership |
3 |
| Elective |
(PSY/SS/CJ) |
3 |
| |
|
18 |
| Semester 8 |
|
Recreation Internship |
15 |
| |
|
15 |
| |
|
|
|
:Total Credits Required |
123 |