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Undergraduate Program
All students must complete the University Core requirements as listed in The Catalog of Studies. In addition, all students must take the required general studies for the recreation core requirements as listed in The Catalog of Studies. As part of the University Core requirements and College of Education and Health Professions requirements, specific social sciences and science courses are required within the recreation major and concentration requirements. Recreation majors must obtain a “C” or better in all courses beginning with the alpha code RECR. To enroll in RECR 440V, students must have a 2.50 GPA or better in RECR core and concentration courses. Many courses in the recreation curriculum are taught in sequential order. Please check catalog course descriptions for prerequisites.
There are several experiential requirements within the recreation core. Students are required to do three practicum experiences (RECR 201V) in three different agencies. Each experience totals 45 hours. A more intense experience of an internship (RECR 440V) requires a minimum of 400 hours or work full time for 12-15 weeks in an agency with a qualified park and recreation professional. Students in the recreation program must obtain one instructor-level certification and a second certification in another area of expertise. Certifications must be valid at the time of graduation and be completed before a grade will be assigned in RECR 4013 Contemporary Issues in Leisure. Examples of these certifications include, but are not limited to, water safety instructor, aerobics instructor, American Red Cross canoeing instructor, first-aid instructor, and hunter safety instructor. A minimum of 124 hours are required for graduation in the major of recreation. The total hours may vary slightly depending on the study concentration.
All students in recreation take general studies classes as well as Recreation core classes. Since the Recreation core classes are taught in sequence (some classes are prerequisites for others), and only taught in certain times of the year, it takes a minimum of two years to complete the Recreation core classes. Students must select a concentration of study in an area of interest with help from an academic advisor from the recreation faculty. Each concentration is developed individually to meet specific career goals. Concentrations are 18-21 hours, generally in academic areas other than the recreation program.
Graduate Programs
Candidates for the Master of Education degree in recreation must complete 27 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis (6 hours) or 33 semester hour without a thesis in the recreation management and therapeutic recreation concentrations. Candidates for a master’s degree in sport management must complete 30 semester hours of graduate course work and a thesis or 36 semester hours without a thesis. In addition to the program requirements, all candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.
Requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree in Recreation a minimum of 96 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate is required. The degree program also requires successful completion of candidacy examinations, an acceptable doctoral dissertation, and oral defense of the dissertation.
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