Recreation, Parks and Tourism (Therapeutic Recreation Option)

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Statewide Program

General Education - 22 Credits

General Education Requirements:

SPCM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits.
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credits.
BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credits.
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits.
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credits.
or
PEFT 101 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 3 Credits.
SSCI 101 - Leisure in Society 3 Credits.
or
RECR 101 - Leisure in Society 3 Credits.

General Education Electives:

(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses .)

Mathematics 3 Credits.

Program Requirements:

RECR 106 - Leadership: Theory and Practice 3 Credits.
RECR 146 - Leisure Services for Disabilities 3 Credits.
RECR 171 - Professional Job Search Skills and Techniques 1 Credits.
RECR 206 - Program Planning for Leisure Services 3 Credits.
RECR 231 - Professional Foundations of Leisure Services 3 Credits.
RECR 273 - Directed Field Experience I and II 1 to 6 Credits.
BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits.
CSIT (course at ability level) 3 Credits.
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits.
Directed Program Electives (see Specialty and Activity Electives) 10 Credits.

Total Credits Required for Degree: 61 min.*

Specialty Electives:

(Select a minimum of 5 credits from the following courses:)

POLS 105 - State and Local Government and Politics 3 Credits.
RECR 151 - Financial Management of Leisure Resources 2 Credits.
RECR 210 - Travel, Leisure, and the Tourism Industry 3 Credits.
RECR 241 - Leisure and Aging 3 Credits.
WMST 242 - Women and Leisure 2 Credits.
or
RECR 242 - Women and Leisure 2 Credits.
RECR 246 - Introduction to Natural and Historical Interpretation 3 Credits.
RECR 251 - Resource-Based Recreation: Issues and Concepts 3 Credits.
RECR 252 - Introduction to Commercial Recreation Enterprises 3 Credits.
MNGT 150 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits.
ACCT 100 - Practical Accounting/Bookkeeping 3 Credits.
RECR 381 - Facilitation Techniques in Recreation and Parks 3 Credits.
RECR 388 - Research Methods in Recreation and Parks 3 Credits.
RECR 440 - Organization and Administration 3 Credits.
RECR 443 - Issues and Legal Liability 3 Credits.

Activity Electives:

(Select 5-6 credits from the following courses:)

RECR 111 - Music and Drama Workshop in Recreation 3 Credits.
RECR 116 - Recreational Sports Management 3 Credits.
RECR 121 - Social Activities 2 Credits.
RECR 126 - Recreational Crafts 3 Credits.
RECR 141 - Outdoor Leadership I 3 Credits.
RECR 142 - Outdoor Leadership II 3 Credits.
or
RECR 390 (FSU) - Outdoor Adventures 3 Credits.
RECR 155 - American Recreational Dance: Ballroom, Country, Folk, and Square 2 Credits.
RECR 156 - Fitness Programs, Concepts, and Facilities 3 Credits.
PEAQ - Swimming Course of choice 2 Credits.
RECR 384 (FSU) - Special Events Management 3 Credits.

Note:

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 62 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this degree option, students will be able to:

apply positive leisure knowledge, skills, and abilities to balance life and career experiences;
apply group dynamics and processes and the ability to synthesize various leadership techniques and strategies to enhance the individual’s recreative experiences;
assess, plan, implement, and evaluate leisure activities in three or more programmatic areas;
utilize the tools of effective oral and written communication, including public speaking skills, professional and scholarly report preparation, and computer literacy, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, slide show presentations, and specialized computerized programs related to leisure services; and
promote, advocate, interpret, and articulate the concerns of leisure service systems for diverse populations and services.

Program Description:

Graduates of this program should expect to find employment as program leaders or specialists, supervisors or directors, activity therapists, recreation therapists, outdoor coordinators, park rangers and conservation aides in the field of parks, public recreation, commercial and private recreation, military recreation, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, camping, correctional recreation, voluntary recreation, employee recreation and the tourism industry.

Students planning to transfer to the Frostburg State University Bachelor of Science degree should meet every semester with both the CCBC and FSU program coordinators before registering.

Except for RECR 101 and RECR 242 , most RECR courses are offered in alternate semesters only. Students should consult with the program coordinator for exact course offerings.

On-campus Partnership with Frostburg State University: Both program coordinators are located in L-206-A on the CCBC-Catonsville Campus.

Note: Students who already possess an existing degree (2 or 4 year) and would like to complete a B.S. in Recreation and Parks Management should see Dr. Dougherty.

Semester Sequence

Recreation, Parks and Tourism (Therapeutic Recreation Option) Semester Sequence