Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Park Administration - Interpretation
The Interpretation Emphasis prepares students to lead communications about nature, culture, and history related to parks, recreation areas, museums, or other organizations in which they work. Students are required to minor in Anthropology, Biology, or History.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 | 3 |
| MATH XXXX Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1014 Introduction to Biological Science | 4 |
| COMS 1003 Introduction to Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 2003 General Psychology | 3 |
| COMM 2003 Public Speaking | 3 |
| RP 2003 Experience Programming | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses1 | 3 |
| LBMD 2001 Introduction to Library Resources | 1 |
| RP 2013 Open Space Management | 3 |
| RP 2033 Leadership in Experience Industries | 3 |
| Elective in Minor 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| RP 3043 Work Experience | 3 |
| RP 3063 Outdoor Education | 3 |
| RP 3403 Experience Industry Finance Management | 3 |
| Elective in Minor 2 | 7 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANTH 4403 Interpretation/Education through Museum Methods / HIST 4403 Interpretation/Education through Museum Methods / MUSM 4403 | 3 |
| RP 4001 Internship Preparation | 1 |
| RP 4023 Research Methods | 3 |
| RP Major Electives 3 | 3 |
| Elective in Minor 2 | 5 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Senior 9th Semester
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| RP 4114 Internship I | 4 |
| RP Major Elective 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2Students must minor in Anthropology, History or Biology. See Departmental Advisor.
3Students must select from the following list of RP courses: RP 1993 Basic Forest Firefighting, RP 3023 Camp Administration, RP 3053 Natural Resource Management, RP 3133 Tourism Planning / HA 3113 Human Resource Management in Parks, Recreation, and Hospitality Administration , RP 3993 Wildland Fire Practices in Natural Resource Management, RP 4053 Water Resources Development, RP 4093 Resort and Club Management / HA 4093 Resort and Club Management, RP 4951 Undergraduate Research in Recreation and Park Administration, RP 4952 Undergraduate Research in Recreation and Park Administration, RP 4953 Undergraduate Research in Recreation and Park Administration, RP 4954 Undergraduate Research in Recreation and Park Administration, RP 4991 Special Problems, RP 4992 Special Problems, RP 4993 Special Problems.
4Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.