Undergraduate Certificate in Recreation (20 hours)

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University General Education Requirements

Undergraduate Certificate In Recreation (20 Hours)

The purpose of the certificate program in Recreation is to improve the racial/ethnic diversity of the Parks, Sports Administration and Therapeutic Recreation community. This certificate program educates individuals in the area of recreation and prepares students for employment and career opportunities in the leisure profession. The purpose of the Recreation Certificate is to offer future and existing professionals foundational and cutting-edge knowledge within the field of Leisure Services. This purpose is accomplished through curricula designed specifically for current professionals as well as those seeking an entrance into diverse recreation fields. There are 7 courses total; 6 online and 1 hybrid.

Cohort Schedule

*Students can also substitute one (1) approved Physical Education on-line course offered during the semester in place of one (1) of the recreation courses. Students can also substitute one (1) Therapeutic Recreation course.

FALL

REC 1000 - Intro Leisure Services Credit Hours: 3
REC 2050 - Exploring Leisure Altrntvs Credit Hours: 3

PE ONLINE COURSE

*OPTIONAL

REC 3410 - Thrptc Rec & Inclusn Credit Hours: 3

SPRING

REC 3270 - Leisre/Youth at Risk Credit Hours: 3
REC 4070 - Chld/Yth Sport & Rec Credit Hours: 3

PE ONLINE COURSE

*OPTIONAL

SUMMER

REC 4100 - Commercial Recreatn Credit Hours: 3
REC 4400 - Community Recreation Credit Hours: 3

PE ONLINE COURSE

*OPTIONAL

FALL

PE ONLINE COURSE

*OPTIONAL

REC 3410 - Thrptc Rec & Inclusn Credit Hours: 3