2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Recreation [REC]

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This major in the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department prepares students for a variety of career opportunities. Because all people seek recreation services in a spectrum of agencies and settings, this degree provides a foundation in liberal arts, leadership, human relations and management skills. This degree is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Career Potential

Parks and recreation director
Activity director
YWCA/YMCA director
Camp director

A. Required Courses: 36 credit hours

REC 271 - Foundations of Recreation (3 cr. hr.)
REC 280 - Programming in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)
REC 293 - Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Services (3 cr. hr.)
REC 370 - Outdoor Education Practicum (3 cr. hr.)
REC 380 - Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)
REC 402 - Management of Recreation Resources (3 cr. hr.)
REC 407 - Evaluation and Research (3 cr. hr.)
REC 445 - Administration of Recreation (3 cr. hr.)
REC 446 - The Law of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)
REC 470 - Senior Seminar (3 cr. hr.)
Additional REC electives - 6 credit hours

B. Internship: 15 credit hours

REC 475 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (15 cr. hr.)

C. Other: 34 credit hours

Activity Requirement: 2-6 credit hours of recreation activities from at least two different activities
Liberal Arts and Free Electives (22-26 credit hours)

CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.S. in Recreation over four years

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

GE Course
GE Course
Elective

COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
REC 271 - Foundations of Recreation (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

GE Course
GE Course
GE Course
Activity requirement

CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

Foreign Language
GE Course
Activity requirement

COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
REC 280 - Programming in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)
REC 380 - Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

GE Course
GE Course
GE Course
Elective or concentration

REC 370 - Outdoor Education Practicum (3 cr. hr.)

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

GE course
Elective or concentration
Elective or concentration
Liberal Arts elective

REC 293 - Diversity and Inclusive Recreation Services (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Concentration
Elective or concentration

REC 402 - Management of Recreation Resources (3 cr. hr.)
REC 407 - Evaluation and Research (3 cr. hr.)
REC 446 - The Law of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

Concentration
Elective or concentration
Liberal Arts Elective

REC 470 - Senior Seminar (3 cr. hr.)
REC 445 - Administration of Recreation (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15

REC 475 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (15 cr. hr.)

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