Recreation, Outdoor and Event Management Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences

Recreation and Event Management or Natural Resource Management and Outdoor Pursuits Emphases

General Studies
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4)12
Including:
LOPER 2: Writing Skills
ENG 101
Introduction to Academic Writing
or ENG 102
 Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8)12
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 16
Wellness (LOPER 11) 3
Including:
PE 150
Healthy Wealthy and Wise
BS Science-related course requirements
Complete all required courses0
Major Option
Complete all required courses62-63
Unrestricted electives
Needed to complete 120 credit hours25-24
Total Credit Hours120

Major Option

Recreation, Outdoor and Event Management Core Requirements
REC 150Foundations of Recreation, Park and Leisure3
REC 300Volunteer Practicum2
REC 354Programming in Sport, Recreation, and Events3
REC 375Leadership in Recreation, Sport and Events3
REC 422Facilities in Recreation, Events and Sport3
REC 444Issues in Recreation and Leisure3
REC 477Internship12
PE 430Organization and Administration in Recreation, Sport and Events3
Recreation, Outdoor and Event Management Comprehensive Options
Select 1 of the following:30-31
Recreation Management
Event Management
Natural Resources Park Management
Outdoor Pursuits
Total Credit Hours62-63

Recreation, Outdoor and Event Management Comprehensive Options

Recreation and Event Management Emphasis

Recreation and Event Management Core Requirements
Take all of the following:
REC 356Special Topics3
REC 454Community Assessment and Planning3
PE 429Marketing in Sport, Recreation and Events3
ACCT 250Principles of Accounting I3
Choose one of the following options:
Recreation Management19
REC 215
Introduction to Outdoor Recreation
REC 352
Outdoor Adventure Education
PE 121
Foundations of Instructing Sport and Recreation Concepts
PE 369
Remedial and Adaptive Physical Education (3 hours)
PE 211
Advanced Sports
PE 328
Water Safety Instructor
PE 425
Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation
OR
Event Management18
MKT 336
Services Marketing
ACCT 311
Business Law I
JMC 309
Public Relations
Choose 3 of the following:9
ACCT 251
Principles of Accounting II
ECON 380
Tourism Economics
GEOG 350
International Tourism
MGT 330
International Management
MGT 380
Human Resource Management
SPCH 370
Small Group Communication

Natural Resource Management and Outdoor Pursuits Emphasis

Take all of the following:
REC 215Introduction to Outdoor Recreation3
REC 352Outdoor Adventure Education3
PE 369Remedial and Adaptive Physical Education3
Choose one of the following options:
Natural Resource Management21
BIOL 105
Biology I
BIOL 307
Ecology
BIOL 330
Wildlife Conservation
BIOL 405
Range and Wildlife Management
GEOG 300
Map Investigation
GEOG 418
Working with GIScience and Spatial Analysis
PE 265
Emergency Medical Response
OR
Outdoor Pursuits 21
GEOG 300
Map Investigation
REC 246
Wilderness First Aid
REC 321
Campus Recreation Management
CSP 417
Counseling Skills
PE 265
Emergency Medical Response
Take 3 courses from:9
REC 356
Special Topics
PE 425
Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation
BIOL 307
Ecology
GEOG 305
Environmental Conservation
GEOG 418
Working with GIScience and Spatial Analysis
1

Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required GS hours.