Bachelor of Science in Parks & Recreational Management

Degree Program Hours: 120
The Parks and Recreation undergraduate curriculum offers professional preparation programs designed to prepare students for employment in the leisure service delivery system and recreational therapy services. The program is oriented towards direct services, supervisory, and management employment opportunities. A student may elect to gain competencies in Leisure Service Management, Parks Management, and Recreational Therapy.

Note: It is important to note that the Parks and Recreation Management curriculum is under review and changes to the curriculum are expected. Please see an advisor when
scheduling courses.

Lower Division Preparation
To qualify for admission into the program, students must meet all published admission requirements which include: program prerequisites, General Education/Gordon Rule,
GPA, and CLAST. Students who do not meet the College admission requirements may request a formal review by:

• writing an admission appeal letter to the Department requesting a review of the applicant’s records and indicating the reason(s) special consideration should be granted to the applicant;
• forwarding three letters of recommendation; and
• participating in a formal interview with departmental/program faculty or representatives.

Required Core Courses: (33)
LEI 3000 Leisure & Recreation in America 3
LEI 3707 Inclusive Recreation Services 3
LEI 3542 Principles of Parks Recreation Management 3
LEI 3800 Liability and Law in Leisure, Recreation& Sports 3
ACG 3024 Financial Accounting for Managers 3
or
PAD 4223 Public Sector Budgeting 3
LEI 4940 Internship 9
LEI 4941 Internship II 9