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University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Program (PARK), Recreation Therapy Concentration, B.S.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Program is to prepare students academically and professionally to become leaders dedicated to the advancement of the park, recreation, and leisure profession, enhancing the quality of life for all people. The Park, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Program is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT) in association with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The program is focused on three professional areas of study: Recreation Management, Recreation Therapy, and Recreational Sports Management. The PARK Program is dedicated to sustaining and improving the social, environmental, economic, and cultural well-being of our local and global communities through education, research, and service. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for supervision and management in recreation and parks, therapeutic recreation, sports management, and graduate study in recreation. Students receive professional preparation enabling them to work in a variety of recreational settings including community/governmental, voluntary/nonprofit, commercial, private-membership, armed forces, employee, campus and therapeutic recreation, high school, collegiate, and professional sports, as well as to pursue graduate studies. 1. 124 semester hours:
Complete a minimum of 124 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 or better. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. 3. Complete the following Park, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Program requirements:
Major requirements:
- RECR 1000 - Introduction to Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Studies (3)
- RECR 2120 - Leadership in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies (3) (SI)
- RECR 2230 - Camping and Outdoor Recreation (3)
- RECR 2250 - Introduction to Recreation Therapy (3)
- RECR 3100 - Recreational Sport Programming (3)
- RECR 3120 - Processes and Techniques in Recreational Therapy (4)
- RECR 2300 - Practicum in Recreation (3)
- RECR 3500 - Organizational Behavior in Recreation/Sports Service Agencies (3)
- RECR 3600 - Management of Recreation/Sports Service Agencies (3) (WI)
- RECR 3800 - Research Methods in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Studies (3)
- RECR 3900 - Facility Management in Recreation and Sport (3)
- RECR 4140 - Program Design and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy (3)
- RECR 4142 - Methods and Practices in Recreational Therapy (3)
- RECR 4145 - Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy (3)
- RECR 4150 - Event Management and Program Planning in Recreation and Sport Service Agencies (3)
- RECR 4270 - Advanced Concepts in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Studies (3)
- RECR 4610 - Finance in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies (3)
- RECR 4625 - Pre-internship in Parks, Recreation/Sports, and Leisure Service Agencies (1)
- RECR 4635 - Internship in Recreational Therapy (9)
- RECR 4900 - Technology Applications in Recreation, Physical Education & Sport (3)
Non-department requirements:
4. Major course grade requirements:
A grade of “C” is required for all major courses. Repeat all “D” or “F” grades in major courses. Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (PARK) Concentration in Recreational Therapy
(Effective Fall 2009) For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below. Freshman Year
Many courses listed in the first year of this plan are specific to this degree program and may not fulfill degree requirements for other programs at the University. Students are advised that changing their program of study from this major to another major, after the first year, can extend the time until graduation by a semester or more. Total Minimum Credit Hours: 124
Key to symbols used: | Distribution of Hours | | * General Education Curriculum Courses – 42 | | + Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies (PARK) Professional Courses – 49 | | = Recreation Therapy (RT) Concentration Required Courses – 33 | | < Students must apply for admission into the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Program after the completion of RECR 1000 , RECR 2120 , RECR 2230 , and RECR 2250 . Application requires a minimum 2.0 overall GPA with a minimum 2.25 GPA in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Professional Courses and two letters of recommendation. | | < Licensure in Recreation Therapy requires the successful completion of Anatomy & Physiology, Abnormal Psychology, and Human Growth and Development. | | > Students are required to be senior status, have permission of their advisor, and have completed RECR 4625 prior to enrolling in the RECR 4635 . Students are not to take other courses when completing the internship course. | | (SI) = Speaking Intensive; | | (WI) = Writing Intensive | |
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