A. Professional Core Courses: 30 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 - Legal Aspects of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)
• REC 470 - Senior Seminar (3 cr. hr.)

B. Internship: 12 credit hours

• REC 475 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (12 cr. hr.)

C. Concentration in Camp Management: 21 credit hours

• MGT 253 - Principles of Marketing (3 cr. hr.)
• MGT 254 - Principles of Accounting I (3 cr. hr.)
• REC 344 - Commercial and Entrepreneurial Recreation (3 cr. hr.)
• REC 360 - Camp Counseling and Outdoor Education (3 cr. hr.)

• Students who have worked as seasonal staff and undergone staff training in the last five years at an ACA accredited resident camp are exempt from this requirement and may select an alternate course.

• REC 420 - Youth Development through Recreation (3 cr. hr.)
• REC 460 - Camp and Outdoor Program Administration (3 cr. hr.)
• REC 462 - Environmental and Outdoor Education (3 cr. hr.)

D. Other: 17 credit hours

• Activity Requirement: (2-6 cr. hr.), at least two different recreation activities
• Liberal Arts and Free Electives (5-9 cr. hr.), which could include REC 375: Wilderness First Responder [3 cr. hr.]. Students who are exempt from taking REC 360 will have 8-11 credits of liberal arts and free electives.
• First Aid Requirement: (0-3 cr. hr.), certification in Wilderness First Aid or higher (see advisement manual for acceptable certifications). Select REC 375 or provide the original certificate of completion from an approved external First Aid agency.

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

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 121

Example of the B.S. in Recreation: Concentration in Camp Management over four years