Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Park Administration - Recreation Sport
The Recreation Sport Management Emphasis prepares students to work in community and campus organizations, as well as recreation businesses, developing and managing recreation and sport programs and venues. Students in this emphasis gain knowledge in administration, turfgrass and facilities management, recreation programming and leadership.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II1 | 3 |
| MATH XXXX Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory1 | 4 |
| COMS 1003 Introduction to Computer Based Systems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses1 | 3 |
| SS 1XXX Social Science Courses1 | 3 |
| PSY 2003 General Psychology | 3 |
| LBMD 2001 Introduction to Library Resources | 1 |
| RP 2003 Experience Programming | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses1 | 3 |
| COMM 2003 Public Speaking | 3 |
| RP 2013 Open Space Management | 3 |
| RP 2033 Leadership in Experience Industries | 3 |
| RP 3023 Camp Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| RP 3013 Inclusive Recreation | 3 |
| RP 3033 Entrepreneurship in Experience Industries | 3 |
| RP 3034 Master Planning for Parks and Tourism | 4 |
| RP 3763 | 3 |
| Approved Elective 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| RP 3043 Work Experience | 3 |
| RP 3063 Outdoor Education | 3 |
| RP 3403 Experience Industry Finance Management | 3 |
| RP 3503 Sports for Communities and Tourism | 3 |
| RP 3793 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| HA 3013 Hospitality Marketing and Sales | 3 |
| RP 4013 Experience Industry Administration | 3 |
| RP 4063 Park Management | 3 |
| RP 4103 Recreation Law and Policy | 3 |
| Approved Elective 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Senior 9th Semester
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| RP 4114 Internship I3 | 4 |
| Approved Elective 2 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2See Departmental Advisor.
3Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.