Recreation Administration combines advanced-level study in recreation administration with supporting management science courses in the Economics Department. The major prepares students to work at administration-level positions in the diverse field of parks and recreation. The core curriculum of this major is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). For more information, see the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department .

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature, scope, and foundations of the recreation profession as well as the techniques and processes used by professionals.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of strategic management in recreation, including the formulation and implementation of major organizational goals and objectives.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of operations and supervision as they contribute to the implementation of major organizational goals and objectives.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of financial management in recreation, including budgeting, accounting, and finance.
5. Demonstrate through a comprehensive internship the ability to apply recreation management concepts and techniques, use diverse and structured ways of thinking to solve problems related to different facets of professional practice, engage in advocacy, and stimulate innovation.

Program Standard Grade Point Average 

The major GPA is calculated by all courses identified in the college catalog as required for the major. In addition, this program has an established program standard GPA which may be used to determine progress in the program. In order to enroll in REC 475, students must achieve the following:

• Program Standard GPA
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 in any REC course except REC 475
• Recreation Management Major Requirements
  • 41 credits of required REC courses except REC 475