Recreation Management Minor Requirements (21 Credit Hours)
21 semester hours, which must include 6 hours of required courses (RECM 111 and RECM 201), plus 15hours of electives (5, 3-hour courses):
RECM 111 Introduction to Recreation & Leisure (3 Credit Hours)
An introduction into leisure in our society. The course explores leisure service concepts; examines the differences among play, sport, leisure, recreation, and work; and explores modern and historic patterns of leisure, delivery systems, and the premise on which the public provision of recreation services is founded.
RECM 201 Principles of Outdoor Recreation (3 Credit Hours)
Designed to deliver a comprehensive overview of outdoor recreation in the United States. It explores the full range of the outdoor recreation movement, from its underlying philosophical and social underpinnings, to its rich history, to the current providers of the diverse outdoor recreation opportunities which exist. Includes off-campus sessions.
Elective Courses, 15 hours:
RECM 130 Wilderness Survival (3 Credit Hours)
Explores the skills required for survival in the wild. Land navigation, survival (air, shelter, water, and food), and wilderness first aid skills will be covered. This course will include off campus class sessions.
RECM 235
Wilderness Adventure & Education (3 Credit Hours)
This course introduces the student to ropes and challenge courses, rappelling, rock climbing, cave exploration, and backcountry recreation, both in theory and practical application. Students will learn to plan, organize, and lead various exercises. Includes off-campus sessions.
RECM 237
Expedition Planning (3 Credit Hours)
This course explores backcountry travel and living, particularly in the context of extended expeditions. Topics covered include hiking, backpacking, backcountry nutrition, trip planning, and low impact/leave no trace camping. Of necessity, the course will also deal to varying degrees with wilderness leadership, ethics, and land use policies. Depending upon the interests and preferences of the members of the class, the course may delve into specific skills needed for multi-day backcountry excursions involving water travel, bicycle touring, horse packing, and extreme-environment travel.
RECM 250
Recreation Programming (3 Credit Hours)
This course will cover the program planning and delivery process as a logical problem-solving system, covering needs analysis, population identification, design implementation, and program evaluation. Includes off-campus sessions.
RECM 333
Recreation Visitor Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
Examining the social psychological principles at work when people recreate in the outdoors. This course is essentially the study of recreation and leisure behavior as it impacts the planning, design, and management of natural resource-based recreation opportunities. Special consideration will be given to the effect of human behavior on natural environments. Prerequisites: RECM 111 and RECM 201 or permission from instructor. Includes off-campus sessions
RECM 350
Recreation Administration & Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
The study of leadership techniques and applications necessary for the delivery of recreation programs, in a variety of leisure settings.
RECM 411
Interpretive Methods (3 Credit Hours)
This course covers the basic principles of interpretation/education in the natural setting that contribute to the leisure experience and as part of natural and cultural resource management. Communication, educational, and media skills will be demonstrated through instructor and student organized applications. Prerequisite: upper division status or permission from instructor. Even years only. Includes off-campus sessions.
RECM 475
Philosophy of Recreation Management (3 Credit Hours)
A career in recreation management is one of considerable responsibilities and rewards. Developing a professional philosophy is a necessity for a fulfilling career. At the heart of recreation management are the philosophical ideals of excellence, care, equity, and respect for self and for others. Prerequisite: upper division status or permission from instructor.
RECM 480
Environmental Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Environmental ethics is a principled attempt to redefine boundaries of ethical obligation. This class will introduce the student to a wide range of environmental ethical theories and philosophies. Designed as a “taking sides” course, discussions will center on current major environmental issues, emphasizing an examination of all relevant positions. Prerequisite: upper division status or permission from instructor. Even years only.
RECM 485
Recreation Management Internship (6 Credit Hours)
Supervised recreational internship in an outdoor/park setting for either 180 or 360 hours of practical and related work experience, which occurs no sooner than two semesters prior to graduation. Application shall be made by midterm of the preceding semester. Prerequisite: minimum 2.5 GPA in RECM course work.
