Outdoor and Environmental Recreation Concentration
B.A. degree; B.S. degree; B.A.A. degree
Major Map
An internship and a minor are required on this concentration. A minor or equivalent in Anthropology, Biology, Geography, Geology, Museum Studies, or Sustainability and Environmental Policy is preferred; other appropriate minors may be considered only through consultation and approval from a departmental advisor.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
- All students with recreation majors are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.25 to declare a major in RPL.
- All students with a recreation major are required to earn a minimum of a C (2.0) or better in all RPL major courses to graduate.
Required Professional Core Courses (42-57 hours)
| RPL 118 | Introduction to Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services | 2(2-0) |
| RPL 205 | Outdoor Leadership | 3(2-2) |
| RPL 209 | Inclusive Recreation with Diverse Populations | 2(2-0) |
| RPL 216 | Introduction to Outdoor Recreation | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 310 | Pre-Internship in Leisure Services | 1(1-0) |
| RPL 320 | Professional Internship in Recreation | 1-30(Spec) |
| RPL 358 | Foundations of Outdoor and Environmental Education | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 370 | Leave No Trace Ethics | 1(1-0) |
| RPL 470 | Park and Natural Resource Management | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 508QR | Budgeting & Funding for Leisure Service Agencies | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 511 | Liability and Risk Management in Leisure Services | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 518 | Research & Philosophy in RPL | 3(3-0) |
Note: RPL 310 must be taken two semesters prior to actual internship.
Note: RPL 320 (Internship) is a capstone experience following the completion of all other course work at the university. Students electing the B.A. or B.S. degree plans will complete a 15 credit internship. Students electing the B.A.A. degree plan will complete a 30 credit internship.
Additional Requirements (6 hours)
Through consultation with an advisor, the student will select from the following classes for a total of six (6) credits:
| RPL 218 | Teaching of Outdoor Skills | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 435 | Leadership in Adventure Education Programming | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 552 | Environmental Interpretation | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 570 | Wilderness Issues and Policy | 3(3-0) |
Electives (3 hours)
Select any RPL course.
Total: 51-66 semester hours