RECREATION
 

The Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation is offered to those students who complete the outlined program of study, pass an English proficiency examination, a departmental comprehensive examination and meet the specific requirements of the School of Education and/ or the general requirements for the degree. Candidates for graduation must maintain at least a "C" average in major courses.

The recreation curriculum is designed to provide the student with in-depth exposures and experiences in various aspects of the total recreational scene, and develop competencies essential for his optimal professional growth and maturity. Majors are encouraged to concentrate electives in directions that will better enable them to secure positions in various health capacities and in other related areas.

 

Freshman Year (35)

First Semester                                                              Hrs.                    Second Semester                                        Hrs.

EN 111 Composition   3   EN 112 Composition   3
HI 111 World Civilization   3   HI 112 World Civilization   3
BI 111 General Biology   3   BI 112 Biology   3
PE 122 Health   3   MA 121 College Algebra   4
PY 111 Physical Science   3   PH 132 General Psychology   3
PE 100 Physical Ed. Activity   1   PE 105 Beginners Swimming   1
UL 101 University Life   1   CS 100 Info. Tech. Proficiency   1
                 
  Total   17     Total   18

 

Sophomore Year (33)

First Semester                                                             Hrs.                      Second Semester                                                     Hrs.              

SS 111 Social Institutions   3   PE 245 First Aid & Safety   3
PE 237 Elementary Dance   3   PH 320 Developmental Psychology   3
AR 214 Art Appreciation   3   MU 213 Music Appreciation   3
EN 213 Studies in Literature   3   PE 226 Consumer Health   3
 ______ Technology Elective   3   SA 223 Oral Communication   3
PE 200 Physical Ed Activity   1   PE 205 Advanced Swimming   1
UL 201 University Life   1          
                 
  Total   17     Total   16

 

Junior Year (29)

First Semester                                                             Hrs.                       Second Semester                                                      Hrs.                  

BI 335 Human Anatomy/Phys.   4   RC 354 Practicum in Recreation   3
PE 327 Coaching/Officiating   3   RC 347 Meth/Mtls of Leisure Prog.   3
RC 316 Introduction to Rec.   3   PE 336 History and Principles   3
RC 358 Recreation for Aging   3   SY 330 Social Psychology   3
RC 417 Camp Counseling   3          
UL 301 University Life   1          
                 
  Total   17     Total   12

 

Senior Year (27)

First Semester                                                            Hrs.                            Second Semester                                                   Hrs.   

RC 429 Org. & Adm. of Rec.   3   RC 428 Recreation Fieldwork   6
RC 437 Recreational Leadership   3   RC 478 Leisure Counseling   3
RC 457 Community Recreation   3   RC 458 Outdoor Recreation   3
PE 467 Adapted Phy. Ed.   3          
RC 477 Facilities and Areas   3          
                 
  Total   15     Total   12