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Recreation Administration - BS


Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

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The KAHS Department offers a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Administration. The Recreation Administration program offers four tracks that prepare students for future careers in Sport Management, Public Recreation, Outdoor Adventure Leadership, and Program and Event Management.  All Recreation Administration Tracks share a core of classes, but also have required and elective classes specific to the content areas. Students must select a track.

Graduates of the program will be capable of leading, programming, directing, planning, designing, managing, and administering recreation experiences in a variety of settings. A 2.5 total GPA is required for graduation.

 

University Studies Requirements for Major

Students must complete the General Education Requirements 

Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :

 

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements  see link University Studies Depth Requirements  see link
NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL)  or STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) .

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.5 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3     RAM 1500: Leisure and Human Behavior (BSS)   3    
RAM 1000: Introduction to Recreation Services   3     Electove Courses 3  
Quantitative Literacy (QL)   3 or 4   Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)   3 Select 1 course from the list
Breadth American Institutions (BAI)   3 Select 1 course from the list Breadth Life Sciences (BLS)   3 Select 1 course from the list
Breadth Humanities (BHU)   3 Select 1 course from the list      
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3     RAM 3400: Leadership in Recreation Services   3    
RAM Track Required or Elective 3   RAM 3200: Evaluation of Recreation Services (QI)  OR HEP 4205 - Program Management and Evaluation for Health Education   3   QI
RAM 3900: Diverse Populations   3     Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS)   3 Select 1 course from the list
RAM 3000 - Designing Recreation Experiences  OR HEP 4200 - Program Planning for Health Education (QI)   3     Breadth Integrated Studies Course 3  
      Elective Courses 3  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

RAM 4250: Cooperative Work Experience   1-12   Enroll in 4 credits RAM 4600 - Legal Issues and Risk Management of Recreation   3     
RAM 4500 - Management of Recreation Services    3      RAM 4800 - Senior Seminar (CI)    3    
RAM Track Required or Elective 3   RAM Track Required or Elective 3  
RAM Track Required or Elective 3   RAM Track Required or Elective 3  
Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC)           
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

Major Elective 3   RAM 4900: Internship in Recreation Services   6   May be taken during summer semester instead
RAM Track Required or Elective  3   Elective Courses 7  
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   3    
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Recreation Administration Core Courses (46 credits)


Acceptance into major: Students with a 2.5 overall GPA or better are eligible to declare the Recreation Administration major. A grade of C or better is required in all RAM/PRP/HEP courses.

 

A. Public Recreation Track Required Courses (12 credits)


The Public Recreation track prepares students for managerial positions in public, and non-profit recreation organizations.  In addition to a general Recreation Administration Core of classes, students will complete the following required courses for this track.  USU RAM Alumni work in a variety of settings including countless municipal recreation organizations, Salt Lake County Recreation, Utah State Parks, Idaho State Parks, the National Parks Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Army Corp of Engineers, and many others. 

B. Sport Management Track Required Courses (24 credits)


The Sport Management track prepares students for careers in the collegiate, professional, and recreational sport industries. In addition to a general Recreation Administration Core of classes, students will complete the following required courses for this track.  USU RAM Alumni work in a variety of settings including Real Salt Lake, Utah Jazz, Minor League Baseball, USU athletics, community recreational sport organizations, and numerous other sport-related organizations.

C. Outdoor Adventure Leadership Track Required Courses (10 credits)


The Outdoor Adventure Leadership track prepares students who want to work in outdoor programs, parks, and public or commercial recreation settings.  In addition to a general Recreation Administration Core of classes, students will complete the following required courses for this track.  USU RAM Alumni work in a variety of settings including USU Outdoor Programs, Bridgerland Adventure Park, Deer Valley Ski Resort, Outward Bound, NOLS, the National Parks Service, Utah State Parks, and numerous other outdoor recreation-based organizations.

D. Program & Event Management Track Required Courses (12 Credits)


The Program and Event Management track prepares students for managerial positions in commercial, public, and non-profit organizations in the conference, events, and recreation fields.  In addition to a general Recreation Administration Core of classes, students will complete the following required courses for this track.  USU RAM Alumni work in a variety of settings including USU Event Services, ConferenceDirect, Davis County Event Services, and numerous community recreation agencies around the US.

D. Program & Event Management Track Electives (Select 3 credits)