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2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Recreation and Leisure Services, Outdoor Recreation Specialization, B.S.


Major in Recreation and Leisure Services


The major in Recreation and Leisure Services provides knowledge, skills, and experiences for students interested in preparing for positions in the recreation and leisure services profession. The major requires a general core accredited by NRPA which includes REC 3010 , REC 3380 , REC 3520 , REC 3530 , REC 3560 , REC 4540 , REC 4660 , REC 4890 , and REC 4900 /REC 4901 /REC 4902  (an extensive internship). Students may choose from three specializations: recreational therapy, outdoor recreation, or recreation administration. Students may choose to pursue a minor or advised electives of approximately 15 credit hours.

Outdoor Recreation Specialization


Persons choosing the outdoor recreation specialization might establish careers with various natural resource-based agencies such as city, state, and national parks; resource management agencies; camp settings; and commercial and travel and tourism service providers. Ongoing consultation with an advisor is essential.

Recommended Curriculum


Freshman


Subtotal: 29 Hours


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Subtotal: 28 Hours


Subtotal: 33 Hours