Recreation and Leisure Studies Major, BS in Education – Recreation and Leisure Administration Concentration

The professional disciplines that comprise recreation and leisure studies prepare students for management and administrative positions in recreation and leisure. The recreation and leisure administration concentration provides students with an understanding of the role and impact of recreation and leisure in achieving and sustaining socioeconomic and political order in an increasingly culturally diverse society. A business minor is built into the curriculum, which makes graduates more competitive in the job market. Graduates of the program pursue careers with city/county parks and recreation departments, state and national parks, resorts and theme parks, campus recreation, and a variety of corporate settings.

The therapeutic recreation concentration prepares students for employment in management and leadership positions with agencies that deliver health care services. Graduates fulfill the eligibility requirements for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Graduates are successful in securing employment in programs for mental health and mental retardation, physical rehab centers, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and community-based programs.

A minimum of a 2.5 GPA is required for progression to and retention in the program.

Progression Requirements

Students must submit an application upon meeting the following minimum requirements:

• Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours.
• Maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA for all college work.
• Completion of RELS 100  and RELS 201  with a grade of C or better.