2011-12 Academic Year - Bad Request - Humboldt State University

Recreation Administration [Liberal Studies]
Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Lib eral Studies—
Recreation Adminis tration
Minor in Recreation Administration
Program Leader
Paul Marsh, Ph.D.
Department of Kinesiology &
Recreation Administration
KA 338
707-826-4538
The Program
Students completing this program will have
demonstrated:
knowledge of the different fields and opportunities
in the recreation, tourism, and
leisure services industries
articulation and explanation of the social,
cultural, economic, and environmental benefits
and impacts of recreation, tourism, and
leisure services
definition of theories of recreation, leisure,
and play in a professional context
identification of future trends and the
impacts of trends on recreation, tourism,
and/or leisure services on professionals and
participants
knowledge and application of the leadership
theories, models, and approaches that
reflect their personal leadership philosophy
and style
knowledge of programming theories,
styles, and approaches, and their applications
in field settings
knowledge and application of the management
and administrative practices of risk
management and legal procedures; fiscal
management and budget development and
implementation; personnel policies and procedures;
and facility planning and operations
conceptual knowledge of the challenges,
needs, and opportunities of individuals and
groups of differing physical ability, cognitive
ability, and from diverse socio-economic and
cultural backgrounds
the ability to develop and implement
programs for diverse groups and individuals,
applying therapeutic programming models
successful application of their knowledge
and skills in a variety of service-learning and
experiential education assignments throughout
the recreation administration program
successful application of their knowledge
in a professional setting.
Recreation majors have many fieldwork
choic es through the abundance of near by
parks, wilderness ar eas, lakes, beaches,
rivers, and leisure-oriented or ganiza tions.
Students round out their educa tion by complet
ing a minor (or minor field of study) in
business administration and an internship
taken in the summer through Extended
Education.
Organizations employing recreation ad ministra
tion graduates include: community parks,
vol unteer agencies, corporate well ness
programs, col lege recreation programs,
com mer cial recreation cen ters, therapeutic
rec reation pro grams, and outdoor ed ucation
programs.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
Students must earn a C- or better in all
required courses for the major that have a
KINS, REC, or HED prefix (or their equivalent,
in the case of courses transferred from
another institution).
Definition
REC 200 Leisure in Society
REC 210 Recreation Leadership
Developmental Stage
REC 220 Leisure Programming
REC 310 Recreation for Special Groups
REC 320 Organization, Administration,
& Facility Planning
REC 420 Legal & Financial Aspects
of Recreation
Culminatory Stage
REC 482 Internship in Recreation
REC 485 Senior Seminar
OPTIONS
Outdoor Adventure Recreation
REC 330 Adventure Theory & Practice
REC 370 Outdoor Adventure Rec
REC 375 Winter Adventure Leadership
REC 435 Geotourism
REC 340 Camp Organization &
Counseling, or
REC 345 Environmental Education
Tourism Management
REC 335 Tourism Planning &
Development
REC 365 Travel Industry Management
REC 435 Geotourism
REC 370 Outdoor Adventure Rec, or
BA 415 Int’l Business Essentials
REC 330 Adventure Theory & Practice
or
REC 345 Environmental Education
Self-Designed Option
Students may design their own concentration
with a minimum of 14 units of thematic
upper-division coursework; at least six units
must be in recreation administration (REC)
courses. The self-designed concentration
must be approved by two members of the
Recreation Administration faculty.
BUSINESS MINOR / MINOR FIELD OF
STUDY
(select one)
Minor (18 units — obtain requirements from
the School of Business)
OR
Minor Field of Study (12 units)
BA 340 Principles of Marketing
BA 370 Principles of Management
Select one of the following:
BA 110 Introduction to Business
ECON 423 Environmental & Natural
Resources Economics
Select one of the following:
BA 378 Small Business Management
BA 415* Int’l Business Essentials
*Note: If BA 415 was taken as part of the
Tourism Management option, it may not be
counted as part of the minor field of study
as well.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
REC 200 Leisure in Society
REC 210 Recreation Leadership
REC 220 Leisure Programming
REC 310 Recreation for Special
Groups
REC 320 Organization, Administration,
& Facility Planning
REC 420 Legal and Financial Aspects
of Recreation
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