Recreation Services Management B.S.
Program Features
48 semester hours
Required courses:
| RECR 150 | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 credits |
| RECR 151 | Recreation Leadership | 3 credits |
| RECR 260 | Rec Serv for Persons with Disa | 3 credits |
| RECR 270 | Recreation in Comm Settings | 3 credits |
| RECR 281 | Outdoor Recreation and Park Management | 3 credits |
| RECR 350 | Special Event and Program Planning | 3 credits |
| RECR 351 | Leisure Services Management | 3 credits |
| RECR 450 | Recreation Areas and Facilities | 3 credits |
| RECR 452 | Research Methods | 3 credits |
| RECR 486 | Internship | 12 - 15 credits |
RECR 486: The required internship (RECR 486) may be completed during the summer sessions following the junior or senior year of study or during fall or spring of the senior year, upon approval by the department
3 of the 4 practicum courses –
at least six additional semester hours from the following:
| RECR 261 | Leisure and Aging | 3 credits |
| RECR 280 | Outdoor/Environmental Education | 3 credits |
| RECR 361 | Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation | 3 credits |
| RECR 362 | Therapeutic Recreation Interventions | 3 credits |
| RECR 371 | Marketing for Commercial Recreation Enterprises | 3 credits |
| RECR 380 | Coastal and Marine Recreation | 3 credits |
| RECR 381 | Issues in Outdoor Recreation Management | 3 credits |
| RECR 382 | The U.S. National Park System | 3 credits |
| RECR 460 | Concepts and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation | 3 credits |
| RECR 470 | Ski Area Management | 3 credits |
| RECR 471 | Seminar in Commercial Recreation | 3 credits |
| RECR 480 | Environmental Interpretation | 3 credits |
| RECR 485 | IS: | 3 credits |
Co-requisite courses:
| CMST 111 | GE: Speech Communication | 3 credits |
| | Or | |
| CMST 253 | GE: Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| | | |
| ENGL 203 | GE: Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
| HLTH 240 | Health Emergencies | 3 credits |
| CPSC 100 | GE: Personal Computers and Their Uses | 3 credits |
Required quality point average:
62 credits or above require a QPA of 2.25.
Additional Requirements:
Note: The required internship (RECR 486) may be completed during the summer sessions following the junior or senior year of study or during fall or spring of the senior year, upon approval by the department
Suggested Sequence of Required Courses:
Freshman Year:
| RECR 150 | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 credits |
| RECR 151 | Recreation Leadership | 3 credits |
Sophomore Year:
| RECR 260 | Rec Serv for Persons with Disa | 3 credits |
| RECR 270 | Recreation in Comm Settings | 3 credits |
| RECR 281 | Outdoor Recreation and Park Management | 3 credits |
Junior Year:
| RECR 350 | Special Event and Program Planning | 3 credits |
| RECR 351 | Leisure Services Management | 3 credits |
| | 2 Practicums | |
| | 2 RECR Electives | |
| RECR 452 | Research Methods | 3 credits |
Senior Year:
| RECR 450 | Recreation Areas and Facilities | 3 credits |
| | Practicum | 1 credit |
| RECR 486 | Internship | 12 - 15 credits |
Program Curriculum Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| RECR 150 | Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 credits |
| RECR 151 | Recreation Leadership | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| RECR 260 | Rec Serv for Persons with Disa | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| RECR 270 | Recreation in Comm Settings | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| RECR 281 | Outdoor Recreation and Park Management | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall
| RECR 351 | Leisure Services Management | 3 credits |
| | Recreation Elective | 3 credits |
| | Recreation Practicum | 1 credit |
| | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| | Health Emergencies | 3 credits |
| | Free Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| RECR 350 | Special Event and Program Planning | 3 credits |
| RECR 452 | Research Methods | 3 credits |
| | Recreation Elective | 3 credits |
| | Recreation Practicum | 1 credit |
| | Free Elective | 3 credits |
| | Free Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year
Fall
| RECR 450 | Recreation Areas and Facilities | 3 credits |
| | Recreation Practicum | 1 credit |
| | Free Electives | 10 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
| RECR 486 | Internship | 12 - 15 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-15 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information, contact the department by calling 570-422-3305 or visit DeNike Hall Room 231 570-422-3305 www.esu.edu/rlsm.