Recreation: Concentration in Leisure/Recreation Program Delivery [REC/LRPD]

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The leisure/recreation program delivery concentration builds on the core curriculum in recreation programming, adding in-depth knowledge and skills in leadership, supervision, event planning, human growth and development and social behavior. Students can choose a curriculum focused on working with youth or with older adults. This concentration is accredited by the Council on Accreditation sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association.

Career Potential

Campus recreation director
After school or teen center programmer
Special events planner
Retirement community activity director

A. Required 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 - The Law of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr. hr.)
REC 470 - Senior Seminar (3 cr. hr.)

B. Internship: 15 credit hours

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

C. Concentration in Leisure/Recreation Program Delivery: 24 credit hours

D. Other: 16 credit hours

Activity Requirement: 2-6 credit hours of recreation activities from at least two different activities
Liberal Arts and Free Electives (4-8 credit hours)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.S. in Recreation with a concentration in Leisure Recreation Program Delivery [LRPD] over four years -- see the B.S. in Recreation [REC].

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