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192 • Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog
After successfully completing a six-week field training course at
an Air Force base, the applicant may enroll in the professional
officer course in the AFROTC program. Upon completion of the
POC and the college requirements for a degree, the student is
commissioned.
Qualifications for Admittance to the Professional Officer
Course (POC). (1) The four-year student must successfully
complete the general military course and the four-week field
training course. (2) The two-year applicant must complete a sixweek
field training course. (3) All students must pass the Air
Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT). (4) All students must
pass the Air Force physical examination. (5) All students must
maintain the minimum GPA required by the college.
Pay and Allowances. POC members in their junior and senior
years receive $200 per month for a maximum of 20 months of
POC attendance. Students are also paid to attend field training.
In addition, uniforms, housing, and meals are provided during
field training at no cost to the student. Students are reimbursed
for travel to and from field training.
Scholarships. AFROTC offers scholarships annually to
outstanding young men and women on a nationwide
competitive basis. Scholarships cover full college tuition for
resident and non-resident students and provide an allowance
for books, fees, supplies, and equipment, and a monthly tax-free
allowance of $200. Scholarships are available on a four-, three-,
and two-year basis. To qualify for the four-year scholarship, a
student must be a U.S. citizen and submit an application before
December 1 of the senior year in high school. Interested
students should consult their high school counselors or call
AFROTC at ASU for application forms to be submitted to: HQ.
AFROTC, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 36112-6633. Male and female
students enrolled in AFROTC at ASU are eligible for three- and
two-year scholarships. Those students interested must apply
through the Department of Aerospace Studies. Consideration is
given to academic grades, the score achieved on the AFOQT,
and physical fitness. A board of officers considers an applicant's
personality, character and leadership potential.
Flight Screening Program (FSP). A cadet designated to enter
U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training after graduation
participates in FSP after the junior year in college. This program
trains and motivates pilot candidates.
HUMAN SERVICES — RECREATION & LEISURE
Department Chairperson: Ms. L. Ligon
Program Director: Mr. S. Geddis
Recreational Resources & Facilities Management
Associate in Applied Science — AAS 3818
64 Credits
The Recreational Resources and Facilities Management program
provides skills and knowledge that can be applied to current or
future employment in the management of resources and
facilities areas within the recreation industry. Upon completion
of the degree, students can seek employment involved with the
management of golf courses, athletic fields, sports complexes,
parks, community centers, resort grounds, and community
villages.
Students enrolled in this degree program are offered two tracks
from which to choose their area of interest. One track focuses on
resource and facilities management while the other stresses pro
shop operation. Completion of this degree program will allow
students the opportunity to transfer to a selected four-year
institution to earn a degree in Recreation and Tourism
Management or a degree in Superintendent Management.
Program Notes: High School Diploma or GED recommended.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses
required within the program. Students must select either the
Recreational Resources and Facilities Management Track or the
Pro Shop Management Track to complete the program
requirements. Contact Program Director for transfer
information.
Program Prerequisites: 3 Credits
MAT082 Basic Arithmetic (3) OR
(Note: equivalent by assessment.) 3
Required Courses: 33 Credits
Note: Students must select either the Recreational Resources
and Facilities Management Track or the Pro Shop Management
Track for a total of 33 credits to complete the Required Courses
area.
Common Courses: 9 Credits
HES154 First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3
REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3
GCO/REC271AC Recreational Resources &
Facilities Management Internship + 3
Note: Students must select either the Recreational Resources
and Facilities Management Track or the Pro Shop
Management Track for a total of 33 credits to complete the
Required Courses area.
Recreational Resources and Facilities
Management Track: 24 Credits
GCO/REC131 Horticulture 2
GCO/REC132 Landscape Management 2
GCO/REC133 Soil Management 2
GCO/REC134 Irrigation and Water Management 2
GCO/REC135 Fertilizers 2
GCO/REC136 Integrated Pest Control 2
GCO/REC137 Turfgrass Management 2
GCO/REC145
Equipment Mechanics and
Shop Management 3
GCO/REC146 Equipment Maintenance and Repair 3
GCO/REC212 Turf and Irrigation Practicum + 1
GCO/REC213 Horticulture Practicum + 1
GCO/REC214 Pesticide Practicum + 1
GCO/REC215
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Practicum + 1
OR
Pro Shop Management Track: 24 Credits
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR
CIS105 Survey of Computer Info Systems (3) 3
FON206 Food Service Management 3
GBS131 Business Calculations 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business 3
MKT267 Principles of Salesmanship 3
GCO/REC138 Clubfitting/Repair 1