Recreation Management

Offered as a major & minor
Related Department(s): 
Department of Wellness, Human Performance, & Recreation
Division Level: 
Undergraduate

Courses Required for a Recreation Management Major

Choose one of the Following Tracks:
  
Leisure Service Management 45-51 hours
RECM 111Introduction to Recreation & Leisure3 hours
RECM 201Principles of Outdoor Recreation3 hours
RECM 250Recreational Programming3 hours
RECM 251Advanced Recreational Programming3 hours
RECM 322Administration of Recreation Services3 hours
RECM 360Facility Management3 hours
RECM 370Park Planning & Design3 hours
RECM 422Fiscal Management3 hours
RECM 444Recreation Research Methods3 hours
RECM 450Senior Seminar3 hours
RECM 459Park Maintenance3 hours
RECM 475Philosophy of Recreation Management3 hours
RECM 480Environmental Ethics3 hours
RECM 485Recreation Management Internship6-12 hours
Natural Resources Recreation Management 45-51 hours
RECM 111Introduction to Recreation & Leisure3 hours
RECM 201Principles of Outdoor Recreation3 hours
RECM 250Recreational Programming3 hours
RECM 322Administration of Recreation Services3 hours
RECM 333Recreation Visitor Behavior3 hours
RECM 370Park Planning & Design3 hours
RECM 410Wilderness Management3 hours
RECM 425Resource Planning3 hours
RECM 444Recreation Research Methods3 hours
RECM 450Senior Seminar3 hours
RECM 459Park Maintenance3 hours
RECM 475Philosophy of Recreation Management3 hours
RECM 480Environmental Ethics3 hours
RECM 485Recreation & Management Internship6-12 hours

Required Electives at a Minimum:

     BIOL 111

     BIOL 232

     BIOL 233

     BIOL 441

A minor in Biology is preferred.

 

General Biology

General Zoology

Botany

Ecology

 
Outdoor Experiential Education 45-51 hours
RECM 111Introduction to Recreation & Leisure3 hours
RECM 130Wilderness Survival3 hours
RECM 201Principles of Outdoor Recreation3 hours
RECM 235Wilderness Adventure & Education3 hours
RECM 237Expedition Planning3 hours
RECM 333Recreation Visitory Behavior3 hours
RECM 350Recreation Administration & Leadership3 hours
RECM 411Interpretive Methods3 hours
RECM 444Recreation Research Methods3 hours
RECM 450Senior Seminar3 hours
RECM 465Environmental Education3 hours
RECM 475Philosophy of Recreation Management3 hours
RECM 480Environmental Ethics3 hours
RECM 485Internship6-12 hours
Electives  
RECM 190Special Topics1 hour

Requirements for a Recreation Management Minor

RECM 111Introduction to Recreation & Leiusre3 hours
RECM 250Recreation Programming3 hours
RECM 322Administration of Recreation Services3 hours
RECM 370Park Planning & Design3 hours
RECM 475Philosophy of Recreation3 hours
Two of the following courses 6 hours
RECM 350Recreational Leadership 
RECM 333Recreation Visitor Behavior 
RECM 410Wilderness Management 
RECM 411Interpretive Methods 
RECM 422Fiscal Management 
RECM 459Park Maintenance 
RECM 465Envrionmental Education